Dr. William A. Billings MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
80 Grand Ave Suite 400 Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. William Billings is a hand surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Billings specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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