Dr. Mark E Hastings MD
Orthopedist
5668 E STATE ST ROCKFORD IL, 61108About
Dr. Mark Hastings is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Hastings specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hastings 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1987
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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