Dr. Paul Bachwitt MD
Orthopedist
10 Courtney Drive Charleston WV, 25304About
Dr. Paul Bachwitt is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Bachwitt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bachwitt 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 1973
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1975
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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