Dr. Alex V. Prescott MD
Orthopedist
99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael CA, 94903About
Dr. Alex Prescott is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Prescott specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Prescott 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1992
University of California 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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