Dr. Thomas Joseph Peters M.D.
Orthopedist
167 North Main Street Tuba City AZ, 86045About
Dr. Thomas Peters is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tuba City, AZ. Dr. Peters specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Peters 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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