Dr. Kenneth Patrick Powell, M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Kenneth Powell is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Powell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Powell tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Powell treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
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Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 2007
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