Dr. William Pohnert MD
Orthopedist
285 W 12th St Suite 106 Peru IN, 46970About
Dr. William Pohnert is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Peru, IN. Dr. Pohnert specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pohnert 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1967
University of Michigan Medical School 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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