Dr. Richard Cobden MD
Orthopedist
1275 Sadler Way Suite 101 Fairbanks AK, 99701About
Dr. Richard Cobden is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fairbanks, AK. Dr. Cobden specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cobden 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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