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Dr. Cedric J Tankson M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
701 Medical Plaza Dr Leesburg FL, 34748About
Dr. Cedric Tankson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Leesburg, FL. Dr. Tankson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tankson 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
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Broken Ankle
- Leg Ulcer
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Practice At 701 Medical Plaza Dr
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1451 EL CAMINO REAL THE VILLAGES FL 32159