Dr. James Kapotas M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
1901 W Harrison St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. James Kapotas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kapotas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kapotas 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1991
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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