Jacob Babu M.D.
Orthopedist
593 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Jacob Babu is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Babu specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Babu 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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Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 2014
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