Dr. Denis Robert Harris M.D.
Orthopedist
3301 New Mexico Ave Nw Suite 346 Washington DC, 20016About
Dr. Denis Harris is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Harris specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Harris 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1972
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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