Dr. Richard D. Battista M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
250 Cetronia Road Suite 303 Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Richard Battista is a hand surgeon practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Battista specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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