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Dr. John E Lapkass MD

Orthopedist

5/5(10)
3831 Piper St Suite S-200 Anchorage AK, 99508
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. John Lapkass is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Lapkass specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lapkass 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1983

University of California 1983

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. John E Lapkass MD's Practice location

John Lapkass

3831 Piper St Suite S-200 -
Anchorage, AK 99508
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New patients: 907-563-3145
Fax: 907-561-3967

4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 108 -
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
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New patients: 907-563-3145
Fax: 907-561-3967

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Dr. John E Lapkass MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist 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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