Dr. Ricky Duane Wilkerson D.O.
Orthopedist
1200 1st Ave E Suite C Spencer IA, 51301About
Dr. Ricky Wilkerson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Spencer, IA. Dr. Wilkerson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wilkerson 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1980
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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