Dr. Larry W Fitzsimmons MD
Orthopedist
7660 Pine Park Dr Se Grand Rapids MI, 49546About
Dr. Larry Fitzsimmons is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Fitzsimmons specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fitzsimmons 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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