Dr. Peter C Schaab M.D.
Orthopedist
1200 Airport Heights Dr Suite #320 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Peter Schaab is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Schaab specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schaab 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 Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1982
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1982
UNMH
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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