Dr. Alan Clifton Odom M.D.
Orthopedist
2415 Mccallie Ave Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Alan Odom is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Odom specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Odom 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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