Dr. Scott D Karr MD
Orthopedist
5050 N Clinton St Fort Wayne IN, 46825About
Dr. Scott Karr is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Karr specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Karr 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1981
University of Michigan Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Hammer Toe
- Callus
- Leg Ulcer
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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