Dr. Alan Pechacek MD
Orthopedist
700 W Forest Ave Suite 300 Jackson TN, 38301About
Dr. Alan Pechacek is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Pechacek specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pechacek 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1967
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1967
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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