Dr. Thomas W Kneifel MD PLLC
Orthopedist
96 Court St Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. Thomas Kneifel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Kneifel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kneifel 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 Calgary- Fac Of Med- Calgary- Alb- Canada 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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