Dr. James Worthen MD
Orthopedist
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. James Worthen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Worthen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Worthen 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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UNIV OF AL SCH OF MED 2004
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