Dr. Richard Alfred MD
Orthopedist
1367 Washington Ave Sutie 200 Albany NY, 12206About
Dr. Richard Alfred is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Alfred specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Alfred 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acl Tear
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
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