Dr. Christopher E. Wottowa M.D.
Orthopedist
800 N 1st Street Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Christopher Wottowa, MD is one of the country's top rated doctors, specializing in orthopedic surgery. MD Wottowa currently treats patients in Jacksonville, Illinois and Springfield, Illinois, Springfield, ...
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer's Elbow
Fellowships
- Hand Service
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