Dr. Michael J Geitz MD
Orthopedist
2741 Debarr Rd Suite 415-C Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Michael Geitz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Geitz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Geitz 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1973
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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