
Dr. Christopher William Uggen M.D.
Orthopedist
2490 S 11th St Suite 201 Kalamazoo MI, 49009About
Dr. Christopher Uggen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Uggen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Uggen 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
University of California 2002
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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