Dr. Herbert Victor Allen M.D.
Orthopedist
36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite A102 Destin FL, 32541About
Dr. Herbert Allen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Destin, FL. Dr. Allen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Allen 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1979
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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