Dr. David W. Laitinen M.D.
Orthopedist
225 S Pine St Suite 300 Seymour IN, 47274About
Dr. David Laitinen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Seymour, IN. Dr. Laitinen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Laitinen 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
Purdue University 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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