Dr. Donald R Pettit M.D.
Orthopedist
576 Main St Woburn MA, 01801About
Dr. Donald Pettit is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Woburn, MA. Dr. Pettit specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pettit 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1964
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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