Dr. James L Telfer MD
Orthopedist
5315 Elliott Dr Suite 202 Ypsilanti MI, 48197About
Dr. James Telfer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Telfer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Telfer 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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