Dr. Ernest A Eggers MD
Orthopedist
4130 Dutchmans Ln Suite 300 Louisville KY, 40207About
Dr. Ernest Eggers is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Eggers specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Eggers 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1964
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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