Dr. Kurt R Knappenberger MD
Orthopedist
6001 Sw 6th Ave Suite 200 Topeka KS, 66615About
Dr. Kurt Knappenberger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Topeka, KS. Dr. Knappenberger specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Knappenberger 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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