Dr. Gilbert Reid Melson MD
Orthopedist
2129 Helton Dr Suite A Florence AL, 35630Rating
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Dr. Gilbert Melson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Florence, AL. Dr. Melson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Melson 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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