Dr. Douglas R Schreiber MD
Orthopedist
1020 Independence Blvd Suite 306 Virginia Beach VA, 23455About
Dr. Douglas Schreiber is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Schreiber specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schreiber 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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