Alex James Burnikel MD
Orthopedist
701 GROVE RD GREENVILLE SC, 29605About
Dr. Alex Burnikel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in GREENVILLE, SC. Dr. Burnikel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Burnikel 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.
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