Dr. John P Sweeney MD
Orthopedist
144 Valhi Lagoon Xing Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. John Sweeney is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Sweeney specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sweeney 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1977
University of Florida College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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