Dr. James D Dowd MD
Orthopedist
625 Sw Ramsey Ave Suite A Grants Pass OR, 97527About
Dr. James Dowd is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Grants Pass, OR. Dr. Dowd specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dowd 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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