Dr. Dowse D. Rustin M.D.
Orthopedist
125 Doughty St Suite 280 Charleston SC, 29403About
Dr. Dowse Rustin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Rustin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rustin 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1966
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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