Dr. James R. Heerwagen MD
Orthopedist
500 W Main St #200 Lewisville TX, 75057About
Dr. James Heerwagen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Heerwagen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heerwagen 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
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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