Dr. William N. Wessinger M.D.
Orthopedist
4700 Waters Ave Savannah GA, 31404About
Dr. William Wessinger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Wessinger specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wessinger 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1973
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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