Dr. Claude D Gelinas MD
Orthopedist
6801 Jefferson St Ne Suite 350 Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Claude Gelinas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Gelinas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gelinas 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 Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1990
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 1990
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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