Dr. Colvin Clay Wellborn M.D.
Orthopedist
1715 N George Mason Dr #504 Arlington VA, 22205About
Dr. Colvin Wellborn is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, VA. Dr. Wellborn specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wellborn 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
St. George's University School of Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
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