Dr. Stephen Raterman M.D.
Orthopedist
14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd Suite C Tampa FL, 33613About
Dr. Stephen Raterman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Raterman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Raterman 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1985
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- Member MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- Member CHIEF SURGICAL SUBSPECIALTIES/UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HOSPITA
- Member QUALITY REVEW COMM(AVMED)/UTILIZATION REV COMM(UCH)
- Member QUALITY REVIEW COMM/CREDENTIAL COMM (CIGNA)
- Member FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDIC SOCIETY
- Member FLORIDA ORTHOPEDIC SOCIETY
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