Dr. Lew W Papendick MD
Orthopedist
7220 S Highway 16 Rapid City SD, 57702About
Dr. Lew Papendick is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Papendick specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Papendick 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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