Dr. Sam Vijaykumar Sydney M.D.
Orthopedist
3421 Benson Ave Suite 100 Halethorpe MD, 21227About
Dr. Sam Sydney is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Halethorpe, MD. Dr. Sydney specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sydney 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 Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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