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Dr. David Frank Poe M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. David Frank Poe M.D.

Orthopedist

516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337 Gallup NM, 87301

About

Dr. David Poe is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gallup, NM. Dr. Poe specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Poe 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 of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1970

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Dr. David Frank Poe M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337

516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337 -
Gallup, NM 87301
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New patients: 505-722-1000
Fax: 505-722-1256, 505-722-1310

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