Dr. Brian George Burnikel M.D.
Orthopedist
200 Patewood Dr Suite C100 Greenville SC, 29615About
Dr. Burnikel is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement. A native of Iowa, he received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. ...
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1990
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1990
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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