
About
Dr. John Speca is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Covington, TN. Dr. Speca specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Speca 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1979
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
Residency
- Med Coll Ohio
Dr. John M Speca M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. John Speca, MD
104 W 6th St Suite 210 -Streator, IL 61364Get Direction
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