Dr. Jerry R Becker MD
Orthopedist
1600 State Street Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Jerry Becker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Becker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Becker 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1961
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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