Dr. Christopher S Raffo MD
Orthopedist
6430 Rockledge Dr Suite 510 Bethesda MD, 20817About
Dr. Christopher Raffo is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Raffo specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Raffo 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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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