Dr. Charles A Sommer MD
Orthopedist
299 Carew St Suite 409 Springfield MA, 01104About
Dr. Charles Sommer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Sommer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sommer 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.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Awards
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery
- U Mass Medical School
Fellowships
- University of Massachusetts
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