Dr. Merle Joseph Schrodt MD
Orthopedist
1124 W Weaver Rd Forsyth IL, 62535About
Dr. Merle Schrodt is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Forsyth, IL. Dr. Schrodt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schrodt 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1963
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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