Dr. George R Tanner MD
Orthopedist
3200 Westhill Dr Suite 201 Wausau WI, 54401About
Dr. George Tanner is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wausau, WI. Dr. Tanner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tanner 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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