Dr. Walter K Furman MD
Orthopedist
2750 Bahia Vista Street Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Walter Furman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Furman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Furman 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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