Dr. Douglas D Neilson MD
Orthopedist
2007 Locust St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. Douglas Neilson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Yankton, SD. Dr. Neilson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Neilson 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
University of Saskatchewan / College of Medicine 1976
University Of Saskatchewan College Of Medicine 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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