Dr. Luis A. Piedrahita MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
5301 E Grant Rd Orthopaedic Bldg, 1s Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Luis Piedrahita is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Piedrahita specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Piedrahita 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
Universidad Central Del Ecuador MD
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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