Dr. Derek Foster Ipsen D.O.
Orthopedist
1 Jarrett White Rd Tripler Army Medical Tripler Army Medical Center HI, 96859About
Dr. Derek Ipsen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. Dr. Ipsen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ipsen 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1999
University Of Health Science College Of Osteo Med 1999
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