Dr. Thor C Gjerdrum MD
Orthopedist
505 E Plaza Dr Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. Thor Gjerdrum is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Gjerdrum specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gjerdrum 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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