Dr. Bruce J Menkowitz M.D.
Orthopedist
1401 Dekalb St Norristown PA, 19401About
Dr. Bruce Menkowitz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Norristown, PA. Dr. Menkowitz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Menkowitz 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1972
Temple University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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