Dr. Peter Fitzgibbons M.D.
Orthopedist
593 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Peter Fitzgibbons is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Fitzgibbons specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fitzgibbons 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.
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- Rhode Island Hospital 2010
- Brigham and Women's Hospital 2011
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