Dr. Carlos Javier Perez-lopez M.D.
Orthopedist
155 Ave Arterial Hostos San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Carlos Perez-lopez is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Perez-lopez specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Perez-lopez 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.
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