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Dr. Nihat I. Gurkan M.D.
Orthopedist
2361 E Pershing Blvd Cheyenne Wyoming, 82001About
Dr. Nihat Gurkan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dr. Gurkan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gurkan 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
Istanbul Universitesi 1993
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. W. carlton Reckling M.D.800 E 20th St Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Jean Denise Basta MD2301 House Ave Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Gary Ian Molk D.O.4028 Laramie St Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Michael J Shannon MD4028 Laramie St Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Mark Richard Rangitsch MD2301 House Ave Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson MD2301 House Ave Cheyenne WY 82001
Nearest Hospitals
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CHEYENNE & APACHE SATANTA KS 67870CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
214 EAST 23RD STREET CHEYENNE WY 82001IVINSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
255 N 30TH LARAMIE WY 82072W W HASTINGS INDIAN HOSPITALl
100 S BLISS AVENUE TAHLEQUAH OK 74464SEQUOYAH COUNTY-CITY OF SALLISAW HOSPITAL AUTHORITl
213 EAST REDWOOD SALLISAW OK 74955