Dr. John Kirk Drake M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
3635 Bienville Blvd Ocean Springs MS, 39564About
Dr. John Drake is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Ocean Springs, MS. Dr. Drake specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Drake 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1975
Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 1975
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Swelling
- Abnormal Gait
- Stress Fracture
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