Dr. Dewey Nelson Ervin M.D.
Orthopedist
901 E Cheves St Suite 100 Florence SC, 29506About
Dr. Dewey Ervin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Florence, SC. Dr. Ervin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ervin 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1967
Tulane University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
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