Dr. John S. Place M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. John S. Place M.D.

Orthopedist

3907 Creekside Loop Suite 100 Yakima Washington, 98902
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John S. Place, MD, received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1965. He then went to complete his internship at Milwaukee County General Hospital in 1966, a residency at Marquette Hospital College of Medicine in 1970, and until 1972 was the Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief of Department of Surgery in the U.S. Army at Irwin Army Hospital. Since beginning his impressive career, Dr. Place has become a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Society of Arthroscopy, the Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine and the Western Orthopedic Association. Today, Place practices orthopaedic surgery at Creekside Orthopedics, in Yakima, Washington.

Education and Training

Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine 1965

University of Washington School of Medicine

Board Certification

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 59 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis

Internships

  • Milwaukee County General Hospital; 1966

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Western Orthopedic Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Enjoyment of the Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Kayaking, Hiking, Backpacking, Working with Children

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Arthroplasty & Bone & Joint Surgery

Dr. John S. Place M.D.'s Practice location

3907 Creekside Loop Suite 100 -
Yakima, Washington 98902
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New patients: 509-457-1900
Fax: 509-853-2700
www.creeksideorthopedics.com

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