Dr. Christopher Catapano, DO

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Catapano, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A skilled orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Catapano is in practice at ALLEGIANT Spine Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada. He treats complex general orthopedic issues including knee, shoulder, and hip conditions, as well as spinal conditions.

ALLEGIANT Spine Institute provides comprehensive care to patients with neck and back disorders. Their spine-focused, multi-disciplinary teams are experienced in both surgical and non-surgical treatments of the spine. They offer treatment protocols that integrate advanced surgical techniques, cutting-edge interventional pain procedures, physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging with industry leading technology & research.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Catapano received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Touro University Osteopathic School of Medicine, graduating with honors in the Sigma Sigma honors fraternity. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Valley Hospital Medical Center, and pursued further specialization with a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Shriners Hospital for Children.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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