Dr. Myron E Shafer MD
Orthopedist
47 Jolley Drive Bloomfield CT, 06002About
Dr. Myron Shafer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bloomfield, CT. Dr. Shafer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shafer 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1950
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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