Dr. James Richard Buchanan MD
Orthopedist
1704b Llano Suite 286 Santa Fe NM, 87505About
Dr. James Buchanan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Fe, NM. Dr. Buchanan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Buchanan 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1968
Temple University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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