Dr. David James Pope M.D.
Orthopedist
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. David Pope is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Pope specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pope 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
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 2011
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