Dr. Joseph Santo Sacamano M.D.
Orthopedist
1715 E 12th St The Dalles OR, 97058About
Dr. Joseph Sacamano is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in The Dalles, OR. Dr. Sacamano specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sacamano 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
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1963
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1963
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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