Dr. Douglas U Kells M.D.
Orthopedist
2012 Meade Pkwy Suffolk VA, 23434About
Dr. Douglas Kells is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Suffolk, VA. Dr. Kells specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kells 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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