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Dr. David Contreras M.D.
Orthopedist
2405 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. David Contreras is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Contreras specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Contreras 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1982
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Fellowships
- San Francisco General Hospital
Dr. David Contreras M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2405 Shadelands Dr
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Nearest Hospitals
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUSl
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK CA 94598KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEKl
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2540 EAST ST CONCORD CA 94520