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Dr. Richard C Mindess M.D.
Orthopedist
299 Carew St Suite 301 Springfield MA, 01104About
Dr. Richard Mindess is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Mindess specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mindess 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1978
Boston University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Richard C Mindess M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 299 Carew St Suite 301
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