Dr. John Franklin Ball M.D.
Orthopedist
1007 E Matthews Ave Jonesboro AR, 72401About
Dr. John Ball is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. Ball specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ball 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1978
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1978
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1978
University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
- Abnormal Gait
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