Dr. Joseph M Erpelding MD
Orthopedist
2900 12th Ave N Suite 140w Billings MT, 59101About
Dr. Joseph Erpelding is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Billings, MT. Dr. Erpelding specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Erpelding 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1981
University of Washington School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Bunion
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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