Dr. Brian Fitzgerald MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
34800 Bob Wilson DR San Diego CA, 92134About
Dr. Brian Fitzgerald is a hand surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1994
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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