Education
Medical school
Dr. Tigges attended Tufts University School of Medicine and graduated in
1991 (31 years ago). Tufts University School of Medicine is ranked #56 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Tigges works at Orthopedic Assoc of Dutchess County P C, which has 41 other health providers.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- 31+ years
- Male
- 1902839327
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Tigges is affiliated with the following hospitals.
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Margaretville Memorial Hospital
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus
As an orthopedic surgery, Dr. Tigges may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Tigges what conditions he treats. Dr. Tigges may treat additional conditions not listed.
- ACL injury
- Accessory navicular bone
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Achondroplasia
- Acl tear
- Acromioclavicular
- Adamantinoma
- Aneurysmal bone cyst
- Angiosarcoma
- Ankle arthritis
Specialties
Dr. Tigges is a orthopedic surgeon.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.