Dr. Joseph Thomas Gower M.D.
Orthopedist
307 Boatner Rd Eglin Afb FL, 32542About
Dr. Joseph Gower is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Eglin Afb, FL. Dr. Gower specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gower 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.
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