Dr. Roger A Fontes MD
Orthopedist
2800 E DESERT INN RD STE 100 LAS VEGAS NV, 89121About
Dr. Roger Fontes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, NV. Dr. Fontes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fontes 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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