Dr. Elana C. Harway M.D.
Orthopedist
1304 Ella St Suite A San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Elana Harway is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Harway specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Harway 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 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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