Dr. Richard William Slovek M.D.
Orthopedist
2121 Colorado Ave Suite C Turlock CA, 95382Rating
1/5
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Dr. Richard Slovek is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Turlock, CA. Dr. Slovek specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Slovek 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1974
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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