Dr. Andrew J. Wassef, MD
Orthopedist
3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 320 Long Beach CA, 90808About
Dr. Andrew J. Wassef is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Wassef specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wassef 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.
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