Dr. Derek Lee Morgan MD
Orthopedist
300 S 8th St Suite 178w Murray KY, 42071About
Dr. Derek Morgan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Murray, KY. Dr. Morgan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Morgan 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 2002
University of Arkansas College of Medicine,Little Rock, Ar, United States 2002
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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