Dr. Frank P Altieri M.D.
Orthopedist
10528 BELLAGIO DR FORT MYERS FL, 33913About
Dr. Frank Altieri is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lewiston, NY. Dr. Altieri specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Altieri 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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