Dr. Julio Petilon M.D.
Orthopedist
210 E Gray St Suite 900 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Julio Petilon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Petilon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Petilon 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
Tufts Medical School MD 2001
Amherst College Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Provider Details
Treatments
- Endoscopic
- Spine (back) & Neck Surgery (spinal Fusion)
- Spine
- Spine & Neck
- Spine Center, Spine Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Professional Member Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Professional Member North American Spine Society
Fellowships
- Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship
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