Dr. Robert A Sparks MD
Orthopedist
1103 16th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Robert Sparks is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Sparks specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sparks 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
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1968
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1968
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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