Dr. Francisco Manuel Lopez-gonzalez M.D.
Orthopedist
Plaza Las Americas San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Francisco Lopez-gonzalez is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Lopez-gonzalez specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lopez-gonzalez 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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