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Dr. Donald James Sheffel MD

Orthopedist

45401 Drifters Reef Mendocino CA, 95460

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Dr. Donald Sheffel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mendocino, CA. Dr. Sheffel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sheffel 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 California 1961

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1953

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis

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Dr. Donald Sheffel, MD

45401 Drifters Reef -
Mendocino, CA 95460
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Fax: 707-937-2326

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