Dr. Stephen Ira Lester MD
Orthopedist
220 Green St Williamston NC, 27892About
Dr. Stephen Lester is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Williamston, NC. Dr. Lester specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lester 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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