Dr. Jay Paul Ginther MD
Orthopedist
4006 Johnathan St Suite B Waterloo IA, 50701About
Dr. Jay Ginther is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Ginther specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ginther 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1972
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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