Dr. Anton Peter Lacap M.D., M.P.H.
Orthopedist
6900 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Anton Lacap is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Lacap specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lacap 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
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 2002
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 2002
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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