
Dr. Cassandra Riggs MD
Orthopedist
5719 WIDEWATERS PKWY SYRACUSE NY, 13214About
Dr. Cassandra Riggs is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in SYRACUSE, NY. Dr. Riggs specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Riggs 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 2012
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Practice At 1 Boston Medical Center Place Boston Medical Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen P Bogosian M.D.5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse NY 13214
- Dr. John F Fatti M.D.5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse NY 13214
- Mr. Thomas R Haher MD5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse NY 13214
- Dr. Stephen C Robinson M.D.5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse NY 13214
- Dr. Aaron James Bianco M.D.5719 WIDEWATERS PKWY SYRACUSE NY 13214
- Dr. Colin B Harris M.D.5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse NY 13214
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERl
750 EAST ADAMS STREET SYRACUSE NY 13210TUFTS MEDICAL CENTERl
800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON MA 2111BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115