Dr. Sanford Charles Scheman M.D.
Orthopedist
48 Route 25A Smithtown New York, 11787Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Sanford Scheman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Scheman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Scheman 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
Chicago Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Founding Member, National Osteoporosis Institute -
- Founder, North Shore Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine PC -
Internships
- 2 Years as Chief of Orthopedics with Fort Huachua during time in US Army
Professional Society Memberships
- Suffolk County Medical Society, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Availability, Ability, and Adaptability Combined with a Real Desire to Take Care of People
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Tennis
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