
Dr. Robert Douglas Fitch M.D.
Orthopedist
4709 CREEKSTONE DR DURHAM NC, 27703About
Dr. Robert Fitch is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Fitch specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fitch 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Robert Douglas Fitch M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 4101 N Roxboro St
4101 N Roxboro St -Durham, NC 27704Get Direction
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- Dr. Thorsten Markus Seyler M.D., PH.D4709 Creekstone Dr Durham NC 27703
- Mr. Timmothy Ryan Randell M.D.4709 Creekstone Dr Durham NC 27703
- Dr. Monet France MD4709 Creekstone Dr Durham NC 27703
- Marianne Paul Other4709 CREEKSTONE DR DURHAM NC 27703
- Dr. James Keith Deorio M.D.4709 CREEKSTONE DR STE 200 DURHAM NC 27703
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITALl
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD CARY NC 27518