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Dr. Franklin Keith Gettys MD

Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

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1616 Scott Ave Department Of Orthop Charlotte NC, 28203
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Dr. Franklin Gettys is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Gettys specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gettys tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Gettys treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.

Education and Training

University of South Carolina At Columbia 2008

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Dr. Franklin Keith Gettys MD's Practice location

Practice At 1616 Scott Ave Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

1616 Scott Ave Department Of Orthop -
Charlotte, NC 28203
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950 W FARIS RD -
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
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New patients: 864-240-3103
Fax: 864-240-2146

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Dr. Franklin Keith Gettys MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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