Dr. Joel W Saks M.D.
Orthopedist
18 Chestnut St Worcester MA, 01608About
Dr. Joel Saks is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Saks specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Saks 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1963
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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