Dr. Matthew S Baltz MD
Orthopedist
1 Recovery Rd Wareham MA, 02571About
Dr. Matthew Baltz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wareham, MA. Dr. Baltz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Baltz 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 Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1993
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- New England Baptist Hospital, Fellow:Sports Medicine 1998
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