Dr. Peter J Buecker MD
Orthopedist
4331 CHURCHMAN AVE LOUISVILLE KY, 40215About
Dr. Peter Buecker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Buecker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Buecker 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1999
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Problems
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Bone Cancer
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Lipoma
- Osteomyelitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical School 2005
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