Dr. Bruce E Piatt MD
Orthopedist
2301 25th St S Fargo ND, 58103About
Dr. Bruce Piatt is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fargo, ND. Dr. Piatt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Piatt 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1989
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Foot And Ankle Problems, Joint Replacement (arthroplasty)
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Member of Hawkins Society
Fellowships
- Sports Medicine: Steadman-Hawkins Clinic (Vail, CO)
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