Dr. Kevin W Luke M.D.
Orthopedist
7600 W College Dr Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Kevin Luke is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Luke specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Luke 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1984
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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