Dr. Jacob Foster Schulz MD
Orthopedist
5501 Old York Rd Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Jacob Schulz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in BRONX, NY. Dr. Schulz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schulz 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
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2006
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Treatments
- Surgical Procedures, Scoliosis, Musculoskeletal Problems
Fellowships
- Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
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