Dr. Claude Somers Williams M.D.
Orthopedist
2731 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Claude Williams is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Williams specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Williams 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1995
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1995
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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Practice At 2731 Napoleon Ave
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