Dr. Basil Alwattar M.D.
Orthopedist
80 Grand Ave 5th Floor Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. Basil Alwattar is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Alwattar specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Alwattar 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- NSLIJ/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital Program
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