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Dr. James Guido Distefano M.D., Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. James Guido Distefano M.D.

Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

947 Marina Village Pkwy Alameda CA, 94501
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Dr. James Distefano is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Alameda, CA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Distefano is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.

Education and Training

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2006

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. James Guido Distefano M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 947 Marina Village Pkwy

947 Marina Village Pkwy -
Alameda, CA 94501
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New patients: 510-748-5363, 510-522-6637
Fax: 510-748-5425

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