Dr. Omar M. Perez, MD
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101 E 87th Ave South Lake Campus, P Merrillville Indiana, 46410About
Preserving and restoring motion has become my passion because movement is often the best medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional and mental state. I endeavor to treat every patient like a member of my family. That means settling for nothing less than the very best.
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Internships
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Hobbies / Sports
- Baseball, Cross-fit, Cigar Connoisseur, Salt and Fresh Water Aquariums
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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