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Dr. Yvonne Shelton M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Yvonne Shelton M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(14)
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthop Worcester MA, 01655
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4/5

About

Dr. Yvonne Shelton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Shelton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shelton 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

Mechanical Engineering 1984

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Back Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Birth Defects
  • Pain
  • Femur Fracture
  • Abnormal Gait

Professional Memberships

  • Member UMass Memorial Medical Group 

Fellowships

  • Alfred I. duPont Institute (Pediatric Orthopedics)  Pediatric 
  • Alfred J Dupont, Da, Pediatric Orthopedic Fellow    1989

Dr. Yvonne Shelton M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthopedic Surgery

55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthop -
Worcester, MA 01655
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New patients: 508-856-2551, 508-856-6663
Fax: 508-856-5170

Dr. Yvonne Shelton M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shelton


4.0

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Dr. Yvonne Shelton M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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