Dr. Robert W Elkins M.D.
Orthopedist
526 N Elam Ave Suite 101 Greensboro NC, 27403About
Dr. Robert Elkins is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Elkins specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Elkins 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1965
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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