Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas MD
Orthopedist
479 SWANSEA MALL DR SWANSEA MA, 02777About
Dr. Christopher Chihlas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cumberland, RI. Dr. Chihlas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chihlas 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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