Dr. Hugh Shiels MD
Orthopedist
1413 E Edison Ave Sunnyside WA, 98944About
Dr. Hugh Shiels is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sunnyside, WA. Dr. Shiels specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shiels 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1970
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1970
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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