Dr. Darrick T Saunders DO
Orthopedist
657 Del Prado Blvd S Cape Coral FL, 33990About
Dr. Darrick Saunders is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cape Coral, FL. Dr. Saunders specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Saunders 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1992
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Abnormal Gait
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