Dr. Kenneth J. Westerheide M.D.
Orthopedist
170 Taylor Station Rd Columbus OH, 43213About
Dr. Kenneth Westerheide is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Westerheide specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Westerheide 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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