Dr. Alan Ben Knopf MD
Orthopedist
14445 Olive View Drive Olive View- Ucla Med Sylmar CA, 91342About
Dr. Alan Knopf is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Knopf specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Knopf 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1965
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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