Dr. Luis Edgardo Kortright M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
4600 N Habana Ave Suite 6 Tampa FL, 33614About
Dr. Luis Kortright is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Kortright specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kortright tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Kortright treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, SHRINER'S HOSPITAL, FL 1987
- Shriner's Hospital
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