Dr. James Pettey MD
Orthopedist
1210 Ky Highway 36 E Suite G1 Cynthiana KY, 41031About
Dr. James Pettey is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cynthiana, KY. Dr. Pettey specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pettey 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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