Dr. Matthew D Chong M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8201 San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Matthew Chong is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chong specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chong 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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