Dr. Thomas Russell Westphal M.D.
Orthopedist
2150 Harrisburg Pike Suite 200 Lancaster PA, 17601About
Dr. Thomas Westphal is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Westphal specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Westphal 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Abnormal Gait
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