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Dr. Edgar K. Ragsdale M.D.
Orthopedist
200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Suite 110 Vancouver WA, 98664About
Dr. Edgar Ragsdale is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Ragsdale specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ragsdale 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1972
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
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Practice At 200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Suite 110
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Donald W. Roberts M.D.200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver WA 98664
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- Dr. Douglas S. Musgrave M.D.200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver WA 98664
- Dr. Jay L. Crary M.D.200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver WA 98664
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- Dr. Alan P. Newman M.D.200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver WA 98664
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