Dr. James Drennan MD
Orthopedist
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. James Drennan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Drennan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Drennan 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1961
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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