Dr. William E Saar DO
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
9104 Babcock Blvd. Suite 2102 Pittsburgh PA, 15237About
Dr. William Saar is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Saar specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Saar 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.
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Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh 1996
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