Dr. Joseph D Hecht MD
Orthopedist
730 45th St Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Joseph Hecht is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Munster, IN. Dr. Hecht specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hecht 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1979
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1975
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
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