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Dr. Sanford S Kunkel MD

Orthopedist

8450 Northwest Blvd. Indianapolis IN, 46278
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Dr. Sanford Kunkel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Kunkel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kunkel 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

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1982

Indiana University School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Fellowships

  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine,Toronto, Canada  

Dr. Sanford S Kunkel MD's Practice location

Practice At 8450 Northwest Blvd.

8450 Northwest Blvd. -
Indianapolis, IN 46278
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New patients: 317-802-2000
Fax: 317-802-2170

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