
Dr. Joel W Saks M.D.
Orthopedist
18 Chestnut St Worcester MA, 01608About
Dr. Joel Saks is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Saks specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Saks 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1963
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Joel W Saks M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 18 Chestnut St
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- Dr. Charles A Sommer MD94 South St Southbridge MA 01550
- Dr. Robert Francis Jones M.D.100 Hospital Rd Leominster MA 01453
- Dr. Christopher Jay Vinton MD59 Quinsigamond Ave Worcester MA 01610
- Dr. Allis Kim M.D.65 Fremont St Marlborough MA 01752
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