Dr. John R Allen MD
Orthopedist
125 E Maxwell St Suite 200 Lexington KY, 40508About
Dr. John Allen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Allen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Allen 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1972
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1978
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