Dr. Alfred Franklin D'anca M.D.
Orthopedist
31 Hitching Post Plymouth MA, 02360About
Dr. Alfred D'anca is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Plymouth, MA. Dr. D'anca specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. D'anca 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 Van Amsterdam- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Amsterdam- Netherlands 1965
University of Amsterdam 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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