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Dr. Richard Dennis Fischer M.D.
Orthopedist
676 Hebron Ave Glastonbury CT, 06033About
Dr. Richard Fischer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Glastonbury, CT. Dr. Fischer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fischer 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Practice At 676 Hebron Ave
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