Dr. Scott D Wissink MD
Orthopedist
9555 UPLAND LANE NORTH MAPLE GROVE MN, 55369About
Dr. Scott Wissink is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Wissink specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wissink 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.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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