Dr. Jennifer Forrest MD
Orthopedist
575 Rivergate Lane Suite 105 Durango CO, 81301About
Dr. Jennifer Forrest is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durango, CO. Dr. Forrest specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Forrest 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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