Dr. John A Tanksley MD
Orthopedist
1000 BARBERRY DR HUTCHINSON KS, 67502About
Dr. John Tanksley is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Tanksley specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tanksley 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1978
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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