Dr. Frederick Thane Deweese M.D.
Orthopedist
3530 Lone Oak Rd Suite A Paducah KY, 42003About
Dr. Frederick Deweese is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Paducah, KY. Dr. Deweese specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Deweese 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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