Dr. Howard G Goldsmith M.D.
Orthopedist
100 Southern Way Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. Howard Goldsmith is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Goldsmith specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Goldsmith 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1967
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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