Dr. Glenn K Takei MD
Orthopedist
931 Buena Vista St Suite 505 Duarte CA, 91010About
Dr. Glenn Takei is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Duarte, CA. Dr. Takei specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Takei 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1976
Boston University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Ganglion Cyst
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