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I'm looking for a nyc orthopedics that deals with special surgery/injuries since i crushed my tibia femur on my left leg. i'm a nypd officer in pain?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain: There are several routes you can take on your own. Call a local hospital and ask for a referral , call the local medical society and see if there is a referral service. If that fails , call an orthopedist and ask if they do that or can make a referral.

Answered 1/9/2014

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