Dr. Alan Scott Lachniet MD
Orthopedist
1675 Leahy St Suite 120 Muskegon MI, 49442About
Dr. Alan Lachniet is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Lachniet specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lachniet 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 1972
University of Michigan Medical School 1972
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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