Dr. Michael Lyn Mattern M.D.
Orthopedist
724 S New St Dover DE, 19904About
Dr. Michael Mattern is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Dover, DE. Dr. Mattern specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mattern 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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