Dr. Michael J Star M.D.
Orthopedist
1405 Montgomery Dr Santa Rosa CA, 95405About
Dr. Michael Star is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Star specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Star 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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