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Dr. George W Wood M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. George W Wood M.D.

Orthopedist

1400 S Germantown Rd Germantown TN, 38138
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Dr. George Wood is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Germantown, TN. Dr. Wood specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wood 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.

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 1979

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Injection Therapy
  • X-ray (digital)
  • Casting And Splinting Sprains And Broken Bones
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Carpal Tunnel Release (hand)
  • Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Hand Problems, Open Reduction And Internal Fixation (orif) Surgery And More
  • Ankle / Arm Injuries
  • Ankle And Foot Trauma
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Hand And Upper Extremity
  • Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hip Surgery And More

Professional Memberships

  • Professor- MD University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic  1980  - 2016 

Publications

  • C.V. MosbyLower Back Pain and Disorders of Intervertebral Discs1987
  • C.V. MosbyInfections of Spine1987
  • C.V. MosbyOther Disorders of Spine1987
  • Mosby Year BookLower Back Pain and Disorders of Intervertebral Discs1992
  • Mosby Year BookInfections of Spine1992
  • Mosby Year BookOther Disorders of Spine1992
  • Mosby Year BookLower Back Pain and Disorders of Intervertebral Discs1997
  • Mosby Year BookInfections of Spine1997
  • Mosby Year BookOther Disorders of Spine1997
  • Mosby Year BookInfections of Spine2003

Experience & Accolades

  • Chie Hand Surgery Services1980 - 1992Veterans Administration HospitalChief Hand Surgeon
  • Chief Orthopaedic Division2000 - 2008Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The Med)Chief Orthopaedic Surgery 2000-2008 President of Medical Staff 2002-2003

Dr. George W Wood M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1400 S Germantown Rd

1400 S Germantown Rd -
Germantown, TN 38138
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New patients: 507-284-2511

6005 PARK AVE -
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
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New patients: 901-682-5642
Fax: 901-683-5527

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