Dr. Peter B Maurus M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
2751 Northgate Drive Iowa City IA, 52245About
Dr. Peter Maurus is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Maurus specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Maurus 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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