Dr. David Frank Poe M.D.
Orthopedist
516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337 Gallup NM, 87301About
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
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Practice At 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Box 1337
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