Dr. Thomas J Ditkoff MD
Orthopedist
26025 Lahser Rd 2nd Floor Southfield MI, 48033About
Dr. Thomas Ditkoff is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Southfield, MI. Dr. Ditkoff specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ditkoff 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1971
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
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