Dr. Jimmy M. Tamai MD
Orthopedist
1275 Sadler Way Suite 101 Fairbanks AK, 99701About
Dr. Jimmy Tamai is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fairbanks, AK. Dr. Tamai specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tamai 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
Tulane University of Louisiana 1985
Tulane University School of Medicine 1985
St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
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