Dr. Jeffrey M Sumner M.D.
Orthopedist
2416 WHITNEY AVE STE 3 HAMDEN CT, 06518About
Dr. Jeffrey Sumner is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Sumner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sumner 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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