Dr. Robert David Toon MD, PHD
Orthopedist
289 Ireland Ave Ireland Army Communi Fort Knox KY, 40121About
Dr. Robert Toon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Knox, KY. Dr. Toon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Toon 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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