Dr. Richard D. Hindes MD
Orthopedist
6 Technology Dr Suite 100 East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Richard Hindes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Hindes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hindes tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1979
Tulane University School of Medicine 1979
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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