Dr. Ahmar Shakir DO
Orthopedist
4065 Quakerbridge Rd Princeton Junction NJ, 08550About
Dr. Ahmar Shakir is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Shakir specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shakir 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
Umdnj-Sch Of Osteo Med- Stratford Nj 1996
Rutgers 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hand Problems
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
Fellowships
- Christine M. Kleinert Institute - Louisville, KY - Hand Surgery
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