Dr. Shawn Hanlon M.D.
Orthopedist
101 E Miller Rd Sterling IL, 61081Rating
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About
Dr. Shawn Hanlon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sterling, IL. Dr. Hanlon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hanlon 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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