Dr. Scott P Fielder MD
Orthopedist
311 Boyd Blvd La Porte IN, 46350About
Dr. Scott Fielder is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Porte, IN. Dr. Fielder specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fielder 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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