Dr. Rupal M Patel M.D.
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
1250 E Marshall St Ortho: Adult Reconst Richmond VA, 23298About
Dr. Rupal Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Patel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Patel 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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Fellowships
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA Hip and knee replacement 2012
- The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX Orthopedic surgery 2011
- Andrews institute, Florida Sports medicine 2010
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