Dr. Kent Lee Kirkland M.D.
Orthopedist
401 Long Rapids Plz Alpena MI, 49707About
Dr. Kent Kirkland is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alpena, MI. Dr. Kirkland specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kirkland 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1967
Denver and Gross 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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