Dr. Lawrence P Shank MD
Orthopedist
700 W Central Ave Suite 108 El Dorado KS, 67042Rating
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Dr. Lawrence Shank is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in El Dorado, KS. Dr. Shank specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shank 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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