Jocelyn Traina Compton M.SC., M.D.
Orthopedist
200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of Orthopedic S Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Jocelyn Compton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Compton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Compton 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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