Dr. Michael A Wack M.D.
Orthopedist
21 Highland Ave Suite 16 Newburyport MA, 01950About
Dr. Michael Wack is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Newburyport, MA. Dr. Wack specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wack 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1991
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
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