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Dr. Earl Craig Matthews MD
Orthopedist
8322 Bellona Ave Towson MD, 21204About
Dr. Earl Matthews is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Towson, MD. Dr. Matthews specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Matthews 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Natalie Chilaka M.D.255 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie MD 21061
- Dr. Paul McAfee M.D.7505 Osler Dr Towson MD 21204
- Dr. John H. Wilckens M.D.600 N WOLFE ST BALTIMORE MD 21287
- Dr. Zvezdomir P. Zamfirov M.D.1600 Crain Highway South Glen Burnie Maryland 21061
- Dr. Kelley E. Banagan MD110 S. Paca Street Baltimore Maryland 21201
- Dr. Benjamin M. Petre M.D.600 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21205
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
5601 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD BALTIMORE MD 21239