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Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27710 map
Dr. Fraser Leversedge is an orthopedic surgeon in Durham, NC. He cares for the musculoskeletal system: the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, & bones.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Fraser J. Leversedge is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Fraser Leversedge graduated from Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine in 1995 before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 2000. He then completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Washington University School of Med in 2001.
Dr. Leversedge has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Hand Surgery.
Dr. Leversedge works with one doctor, Dr. Marc Richard.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Leversedge is an orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina, trained to treat and diagnose all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system, including the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Soon after arriving at a certain diagnosis, Dr. Leversedge will often turn to surgery when all other treatment solutions have already been eliminated or exhausted. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Leversedge is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
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Hand Surgery
A hand surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Leversedge cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Leversedge is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • 2000
Fellowship
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Washington University School of Med
Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery • 2001
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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