Dr. Michael J Murphy MD
Orthopedist
130 North Street Hyannis MA, 02601About
Dr. Michael Murphy is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hyannis, MA. Dr. Murphy specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Murphy 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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