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Hammond Orthopedic Surgeons

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Orthopedic Surgeons in Hammond shown on this page:
  • 1 Board certified
  • 2 Reviews
  • Average rating is 4 stars
  • Average wait time is 30 minutes
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Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Hammond, IN

Vietta L Johnson, MD

Vietta L Johnson, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (1)
Provident Hospital Of Cook County
500 E 51st St
Ste 1
 Chicago, IL 60615
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 22 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • 4 star medical school
Kishan Chand, MDSource

Kishan Chand, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (0)
Kishan Chand, MD
4020 S Calumet Ave
 Hammond, IN 46320
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 50 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • Completed fellowship
What are Orthopedic Surgery Specialists?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of injuries and disorders involving the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to treating trauma to the musculoskeletal system, these doctors also deal with sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Some common procedures performed by orthopaedic surgeons are:

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Repair of rotator cuff tendon
  • Repair of femoral neck fracture
  • Removal of support implant
  • Lumbar spinal fusion
  • Ankle fracture repair

The area of Hammond, IN has a population of approximately 73,569 people. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons near Hammond, which gives it a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 36,785 residents or a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 13,470 households. There are 26,939 households in Hammond.