Dr. Robert Carrington Dews MD
Orthopedist
2500 N State St Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Robert Dews is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Dews specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dews 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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