Dr. Thomas Fretz Roush M.D.
Orthopedist
1818 S AUSTRALIAN AVE WEST PALM BEACH FL, 33409About
Dr. Thomas Roush is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Roush specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Roush 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
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2009
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pain
Fellowships
- SPINAL SURGERY, TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE, PLANO, TX 2006
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