Dr. John H. Chrostowski MD
Orthopedist
2051b Hamill Rd Suite 3000 Hixson TN, 37343About
Dr. John Chrostowski is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hixson, TN. Dr. Chrostowski specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chrostowski 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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