Dr. Benedict P. Pellerito M.D.
Orthopedist
24715 Little Mack Ave Suite 100 Saint Clair Shores MI, 48080About
Dr. Benedict Pellerito is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Dr. Pellerito specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pellerito 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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