Dr. Thomas A Malvitz MD
Orthopedist
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne Suite 100 Grand Rapids MI, 49525About
Dr. Thomas Malvitz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Malvitz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Malvitz 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1982
University of Michigan Medical School 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
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