Dr. Leon H Malkin MD
Orthopedist
3640 Nw Samaritan Dr Suite 160 Corvallis OR, 97330About
Dr. Leon Malkin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Corvallis, OR. Dr. Malkin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Malkin 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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