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Dr. Walter J Leclair M.D.
Orthopedist
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthop Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Walter Leclair is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Leclair specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Leclair 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 Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1979
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
- Broken Ankle
Dr. Walter J Leclair M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthopedic Surgery
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Orthop -Worcester, MA 01655Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl
55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH WORCESTER MA 1655ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INCl
107 LINCOLN STREET WORCESTER MA 1605ST VINCENT HOSPITALl
123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608