Dr. Richard John Alioto M.D.
Orthopedist
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Richard Alioto is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Alioto specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Alioto 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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