
Richard Simon
Orthopedist
600 S. Pine Island Rd Plantation FL, 33324About
Dr. Richard Simon is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Plantation, FL. Dr. Simon specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Simon 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
The Ohio State University MD 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Center of South Florida
600 S. Pine Island Rd -Plantation, FL 33324Get Direction
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