Dr. Richard L Kreiter MD
Orthopedist
1414 W Lombard Street Davenport IA, 52804About
Dr. Richard Kreiter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Davenport, IA. Dr. Kreiter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kreiter 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1965
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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