Dr. Gerald Charles Barnes M.D.
Orthopedist
5819 Portage Place Stockton CA, 95219About
Dr. Gerald Barnes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Stockton, CA. Dr. Barnes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Barnes 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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