Dr. Philip Holzknecht M.D.
Orthopedist
6801 Mcpherson Rd 217 Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Philip Holzknecht is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Holzknecht specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Holzknecht 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Internships
- William Beaumont Hospital Heliport
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work
Hobbies / Sports
- Family
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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