Dr. Rifat A Zaidi M.D.
Orthopedist
39 Miles St Damariscotta ME, 04543About
Dr. Rifat Zaidi is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Damariscotta, ME. Dr. Zaidi specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zaidi 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
Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan 1984
Rawalpindi Medical College 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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