Dr. Robert D Loeffler MD
Orthopedist
1111 12TH ST KEY WEST FL, 33040About
Dr. Robert Loeffler is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in KEY WEST, FL. Dr. Loeffler specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Loeffler 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Temple University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Sports Medicine And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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