Dr. Timothy J Penn MD
Orthopedist
4802 S State Route 159 Glen Carbon IL, 62034About
Dr. Timothy Penn is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Glen Carbon, IL. Dr. Penn specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Penn 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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