Dr. Antenor Velazco M.D.
Orthopedist
6635 Lake Dr Morrow GA, 30260About
Dr. Antenor Velazco is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Morrow, GA. Dr. Velazco specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Velazco 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
Univ Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru 1975
Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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