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Chima Nwankwo M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
263 7TH AVE STE 2B BROOKLYN NY, 11215About
Dr. Chima Nwankwo is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in BROOKLYN, NY. Dr. Nwankwo specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nwankwo 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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KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203