Dr. Brian M. Covino M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Brian Covino is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Covino specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Covino 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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