Dr. Jerry Leverne Jochims M.D.
Orthopedist
1225 S Gear Ave Suite 159 West Burlington IA, 52655About
Dr. Jerry Jochims is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Burlington, IA. Dr. Jochims specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jochims 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
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1967
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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