Dr. Jonathan David Lechner MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
2101 Jacob St Wheeling WV, 26003About
Dr. Jonathan Lechner is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wheeling, WV. Dr. Lechner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lechner 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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