Dr. Ronald Tietjen MD
Orthopedist
226 White St Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Ronald Tietjen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Tietjen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tietjen 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1972
New York University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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