Dr. John Theodore Samsell M.D.
Orthopedist
875 Swift Blvd Richland WA, 99352About
Dr. John Samsell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Richland, WA. Dr. Samsell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Samsell 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1971
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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