Dr. John B Gruel M.D.
Orthopedist
1001 S Rankin St Edmond OK, 73034About
Dr. John Gruel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Edmond, OK. Dr. Gruel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gruel 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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