Dr. William A Pakan M.D.
Orthopedist
2007 State Route 59 Kent OH, 44240About
Dr. William Pakan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kent, OH. Dr. Pakan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pakan 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University Medical
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Golfer's Elbow
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