Dr. Willie J Cater M.D.
Orthopedist
One Hospital Road Oak Bluffs MA, 02557About
Dr. Willie Cater is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Oak Bluffs, MA. Dr. Cater specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cater 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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