Dr. Edward M Tapper M.D.
Orthopedist
1520 Virginia Ranch Rd Suite 101b Gardnerville NV, 89410About
Dr. Edward Tapper is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gardnerville, NV. Dr. Tapper specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tapper 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1961
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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