Dr. James Nicholas Pappas M.D.
Orthopedist
343 Elm St Suite 308 Reno NV, 89503Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. James Pappas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Reno, NV. Dr. Pappas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pappas 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 Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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