Dr. Eric Donald Phillips M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
13616 California St Suite 100 Omaha NE, 68154About
Dr. Eric Phillips is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Phillips specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Spine Problems
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