Dr. Thomas J Meyer M.D.
Orthopedist
4700 Memorial Drive Suite 340 Belleville IL, 62220About
Dr. Thomas Meyer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Meyer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Meyer 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1978
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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