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David James Burnikel M.D.
Orthopedist
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. David Burnikel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Burnikel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Burnikel 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.
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