Dr. Jessica Figueroa M.D.
Orthopedist
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. Jessica Figueroa is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Figueroa specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Figueroa 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.
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