Dr. Jay E Hopkins MD
Orthopedist
2019 Tate Springs Road Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Jay Hopkins is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Hopkins specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hopkins 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.
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