Dr. Christopher Stephen Litts MD
Orthopedist
1005 E CHEVES ST FLORENCE SC, 29506About
Dr. Christopher Litts is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Litts specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Litts 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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