Dr. Philip Christopher Forno M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
Palmetto Health Richland Medical Education 5 Medical Park Attn Columbia SC, 29203About
Dr. Philip Forno is a hand surgeon practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Forno specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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