Dr. Joseph Leo Polio M.D.
Orthopedist
2200 E Parrish Ave Suite 201 Owensboro KY, 42303About
Dr. Joseph Polio is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Polio specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Polio 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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