Dr. Robert W. Westergan M.D.
Orthopedist
730 COOL SPRINGS BLVD FRANKLIN TN, 37067About
Dr. Robert Westergan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Westergan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Westergan 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
Fellowships
- ADULT RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, MAYO GRAD SCHOOL, ROCHESTER, MN 1986
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