
Dr. William A Sims M.D.
Orthopedist
1103 16th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. William Sims is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Sims specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sims 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1961
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1961
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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