Dr. Michael J Leddy MD
Orthopedist
3351 Masonic Dr Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Michael Leddy is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Leddy specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Leddy 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
Boston University School of Medicine 1997
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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