
Dr. Douglas U Kells M.D.
Orthopedist
2331 FRANKLIN RD SW ROANOKE VA, 24014About
Dr. Douglas Kells is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Suffolk, VA. Dr. Kells specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kells 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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2800 GODWIN BOULEVARD SUFFOLK VA 23439CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
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1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151