Dr. Peter F Merkle MD
Orthopedist
1101 E Sample Rd Pompano Beach FL, 33064About
Dr. Peter Merkle is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Pompano Beach, FL. Dr. Merkle specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Merkle 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1982
Medical College of Wisconsin 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Broken Ankle
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