Dr. Stephen Joseph Candela M.D.
Orthopedist
117 E Main St Whiteville NC, 28472Rating
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About
Dr. Stephen Candela is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Whiteville, NC. Dr. Candela specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Candela 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.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Professional Memberships
- Member Board Certified and recertfied Amercan Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Member N.C. Orthopedic Association
- Member N.C. Medical Society
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Member AMA
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Practice At 117 E Main St
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