Dr. Scott M Heithoff D.O.
Orthopedist
940 River Centre Dr Port Huron MI, 48060About
Dr. Scott Heithoff is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Port Huron, MI. Dr. Heithoff specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heithoff 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Knee Reconstruction, Fractures (broken Bones), General Orthopedics And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
Professional Memberships
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
- Member American Osteopathic Association
- Member American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Member Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons
- Member Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Member St. Clair County Medical Society
Fellowships
- University of Utah School of Medicine 2001
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