Dr. Elbert Greer Richardson M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
1400 S Germantown Rd Germantown TN, 38138About
Dr. Elbert Richardson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Germantown, TN. Dr. Richardson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Richardson 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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