Dr. Gary J Willstein MD
Orthopedist
500 West Broadway Missoula MT, 59802About
Dr. Gary Willstein is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Missoula, MT. Dr. Willstein specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Willstein 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1985
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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