Dr. Fredrick Brett Shannon D.O.
Orthopedist
15821 Hollyfern Ct Fort Myers FL, 33908About
Dr. Fredrick Shannon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Shannon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shannon 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1980
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- Cerebral Palsy
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
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