Dr. Patrick Jon Riggins M.D.
Orthopedist
2202 John B Dennis Hwy Suite 100 Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Patrick Riggins is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Riggins specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Riggins 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1989
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Stress Fracture
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