Dr. Donald Garver M.D.
Orthopedist
19701 Vernier Rd Suite 150 Harper Woods MI, 48225About
Dr. Donald Garver is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Harper Woods, MI. Dr. Garver specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Garver 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1972
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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