Dr. Judson Leigh Penton MD
Orthopedist
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Suite 100 Hammond LA, 70403About
Dr. Judson Penton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Penton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Penton 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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Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 2005
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