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Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
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Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Wheeler graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Tripler Army Medical Center.Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Wheeler currently practices at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. At present, Dr. Wheeler received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Wheeler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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These providers are on the medical staff of St. Francis Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of St. Francis Hospital.
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Locations

  1. 1 Dept of Orthopedics
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 596-3430

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wheeler's profile.

Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Wheeler, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA