Dr. Stephen G.j. Eckrich MD
Orthopedist
7220 S Highway 16 Rapid City SD, 57702About
Dr. Stephen Eckrich is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Eckrich specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Eckrich 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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