Mr. Philip Bovell, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Mr. Philip Bovell, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

4/5(2)
11701 Livingston Road Suite 204 Fort Washington MD, 20744
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Dr. Philip Bovell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Washington, MD. Dr. Bovell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bovell 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

Howard University College of Medicine 1974

Provider Details

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Areas of expertise and specialization

orthopedic surgical care, therapeutic modalities, pain management, prevention management through muscle strengthening and safety, and a broad understanding of bone health

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Philip Bovell

11701 Livingston Road Suite 204 -
Fort Washington, MD 20744
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Fort Washington, MD 20744
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Mr. Philip Bovell, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopaedic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Philip B. Bovell, who serves patients in Fort Washington, Maryland. 

Dr. Bovell is an orthopaedic surgeon serving Fort Washington and the surrounding communities. He operates his own private practice, Philip Bovell – a practice dedicated to providing care to the injured elderly or inoperable, with emphasis on post orthopedic surgical care, therapeutic modalities, pain management, prevention management through muscle strengthening and safety, and a broad understanding of bone health. Additionally, he is affiliated with Fort Washington Medical Center. 

Dr. Bovell earned his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in 1974. Additionally, he completed residencies in general and orthopaedic surgery with Howard University Hospital. 

Orthopaedics is a branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bovell tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. He has expertise in surgery, knee surgery, arthroscopy, sports medicine, osteoarthritis, joint pain and swelling, joint replacement, bone fracture, laminectomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, scoliosis, and hip surgery.

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Head northwest on Livingston Road 2306 ft
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