Dr. William Chester Brainard M.D.

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Get to know Orthopaedist Dr. William C. Brainard, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Dr. Brainard is an orthopaedist serving Phoenix and the surrounding communities with Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center. The Phoenix VA Health Care System proudly serves Veterans in central Arizona at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and nine community-based outpatient VA clinics.

In regards to his education, Dr. Brainard earned his Medical Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1961. He went on to complete an internship at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Letterman Army Medical Center, Children’s Rehab Service, Ireland Army Community Hospital, and Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. 

To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Brainard maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The AAOS is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple CME courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center, and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials. 

Orthopaedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedist, Dr. Brainard tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and knee. 

With over five decades of experience in the field, Dr. Brainard has treated thousands of patients.

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Top Orthopedic Surgeon, William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, Welcomes Patients at Arizona Spine Care in Phoenix, Arizona 

William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, is a top orthopedic surgeon who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients as a consultant at Arizona Spine Care in Phoenix, Arizona. With fifty years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in all facets of his specialty. He provides consultation for a comprehensive range of conditions, including Achilles tendinitis, chronic neck, back and pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis and spine disorders and deformities, and sports injuries including fractures and dislocations. Dr. Brainard can be found on staff at Banner Estrella Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a result of his compassionate attitude, patient centric philosophy, and commitment to excellence in all facets of orthopedic surgery, William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, has been honored with a 2016 Top Doctor Award. Top Doctor Awards is dedicated to selecting and honoring those healthcare practitioners who have demonstrated clinical excellence while delivering the highest standards of patient care. For more information about William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, please visit https://www.bannerhealth.com/locations/phoenix/banner-estrella-medical-center. 

William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, is a 1961-graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. His postgraduate training includes his internship conducted at Fitzsimons General Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, and residencies served at the Ireland Army Health Clinic/Ireland Army Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brainard attained board certification in orthopedic surgery with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Brainard is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about William C. Brainard, MD, FACS, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2359650-William-Brainard-orthopaedic-surgeon-Phoenix-AZ-85037. 

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