Dr. Thomas P Galvin M.D.
Orthopedist
1010 S Main St Fall River MA, 02724About
Dr. Thomas Galvin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Galvin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Galvin 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1969
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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