Dr. Thomas K Comfort M.D.
Orthopedist
1991 Northwestern Ave. S St. Croix Orthopaedi Stillwater MN, 55082About
Dr. Thomas Comfort is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Stillwater, MN. Dr. Comfort specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Comfort 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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