Dr. Robert Ferris Hillyard MD
Orthopedist
5169 Cottonwood St Salt Lake City UT, 84107About
Dr. Robert Hillyard is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Hillyard specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hillyard tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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