Dr. Ralph B Garretson MD
Orthopedist
52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton VA, 20186About
Dr. Ralph Garretson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Warrenton, VA. Dr. Garretson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Garretson 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 Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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