Dr. David W. Alford M.D.
Orthopedist
1500 Ross Clark Cir Dothan AL, 36301About
Dr. David Alford is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Alford specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Alford 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Hammer Toe
- Swelling
- Osteomyelitis
- Leg Ulcer
- Stress Fracture
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