Dr. Lawrence Howard Luppi MD
Orthopedist
193 Franklin Rd Foster RI, 02825About
Dr. Lawrence Luppi is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Foster, RI. Dr. Luppi specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Luppi 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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