Dr. Joseph M Tejan MD
Orthopedist
1001 York Drive Desoto TX, 75115About
Dr. Joseph Tejan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Desoto, TX. Dr. Tejan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tejan 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
University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science 1984
NUI Galway School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spine Problems, Joint Problems
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
Dr. Joseph M Tejan MD's Practice location
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