Dr. Scott M. Morrell M.D.
Orthopedist
2000 Pepperell Pkwy Bld. 5 Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Scott Morrell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Opelika, AL. Dr. Morrell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Morrell 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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