Dr. David Michael Castro MD
Orthopedist
131 RALEY BLVD CHICO CA, 95928About
Dr. David Castro is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chico, CA. Dr. Castro specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Castro 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- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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