Dr. Joseph H Wombwell MD
Orthopedist
2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Joseph Wombwell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Wombwell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wombwell 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1980
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Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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