Dr. Richard Valentin MD
Orthopedist
1507 Ponce De Leon Ave San Juan PR, 00910About
Dr. Richard Valentin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Valentin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Valentin 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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