Dr. Philip G Wilcox MD
Orthopedist
150 Springside Dr Suite C320 Akron OH, 44333About
Dr. Philip Wilcox is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Wilcox specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wilcox 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1980
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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