Dr. David A Thorsett MD
Orthopedist
452 WELCH ST SILVERTON OR, 97381Rating
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Dr. David Thorsett is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Thorsett specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Thorsett 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1991
Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine,St Louis, Mo, United States 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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