Dr. Kurt Rudiger Piatkowski DO
Orthopedist
7901 S 12th St Suite 101 Portage MI, 49024About
Dr. Kurt Piatkowski is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Portage, MI. Dr. Piatkowski specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Piatkowski 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
KS UNIV OF MED & BIOSCI COLL OF OSTEO MED 2000
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2000
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- Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer MD7901 S 12th St Portage MI 49024