Dr. Roger W. Timperlake M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
3533 South Alameda Street Corpus Christi Texas, 78411About
Roger W. Timperlake, MD, works at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. A leading Texas hospital, Dr. Timperlake specializes in the treatment of bone and joint injuries in children. He also served in the military and is an assistant professor of pediatric orthopedics at the University of Texas and an instructor of surgery in Washington DC. His work was acknowledged by Driscoll Naval Station with a Teacher of the Year award.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1983
Tulane University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Texas -
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, Driscoll Naval Station
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Cellulitis
- Broken Ankle
Internships
- Tulane University
Fellowships
- Alfred DuPont Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, American Society for Hand Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
His Desire to do Well. The Dr. has a saying "good enough is not good enough".
Hobbies / Sports
- Endurance Horseback Riding
Favorite professional publications
- JPO
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