Dr. George J Orphanos MD
Orthopedist
179 Woodland Drive Suite 201 Beckley WV, 25801About
Dr. George Orphanos is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Beckley, WV. Dr. Orphanos specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Orphanos 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 Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science 1965
University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian 1965
Medical Center Of Iran 1973
University of Athens School of Health Sciences 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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