Dr. Wesley L Coker MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2400 Patterson St Suite 300 Nashville TN, 37203About
Dr. Wesley Coker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Coker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Coker 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1969
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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