Dr. Sanford Abraham Ratzan MD
Orthopedist
786 MONTAUK HWY WEST ISLIP NY, 11795About
Dr. Sanford Ratzan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in WEST ISLIP, NY. Dr. Ratzan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ratzan 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1965
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Tennis Elbow
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