Dr. Gordon W. Affleck M.D.
Orthopedist
1517 S 1500 E Bountiful UT, 84010About
Dr. Gordon Affleck is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bountiful, UT. Dr. Affleck specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Affleck 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1966
University of Utah School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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