Dr. Elizabeth A Pickvance MD
Orthopedist
One Saint Mary Place Shreveport LA, 71101About
Dr. Elizabeth Pickvance is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Pickvance specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pickvance 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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