Dr. Erik C King MD
Orthopedist
2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Erik King is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. King specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. King 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Scoliosis
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- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 1999
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