Dr. Benjamin Powell Christian M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
110 Francis St Bidmc, Lomb 3b-13 Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Benjamin Christian is a hand surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Christian 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
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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