Dr. Herbert Victor Allen M.D.
Orthopedist
5613 Cottage Hill Rd Mobile AL, 36609About
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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- Herbert Victor Allen, III.5613 Cottage Hill Road Mobile Alabama 36609