Dr. R. Lance Johansen, M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
15190 Community Rd Suite 120 Gulfport MS, 39503Rating
3/5
About
Dr. R. Lance Johansen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Johansen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Johansen 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. R. Lance Johansen, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Why does my shoulder hurt?
This could be a rotator cuff tear, but would need an MRI to determine the true cause. READ MORE
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award 2018
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Florida Orthopedic Institute
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