Dr. Richard James Claveria M.D.
Orthopedist
26921 Crown Valley Pkwy #201 Mission Viejo CA, 92691About
Dr. Richard Claveria is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Claveria specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Claveria 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 1983
University of California 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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