Dr. Kristan Pierz MD
Orthopedist
282 Washington St Hartford CT, 06106About
Dr. Kristan Pierz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Pierz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pierz 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 Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1995
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 1995
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
- Abnormal Gait
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