Dr. John Russell Lake M.D.
Orthopedist
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Bldg 3 Suite 256 La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. John Lake is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Lake specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lake 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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