Dr. James S Fister M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2350 Royal Blvd Suite 200 Elgin IL, 60123About
Dr. James Fister is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Elgin, IL. Dr. Fister specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fister 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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