Dr. Richard J. Spelts D.O.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
6815 Noble Ave Van Nuys CA, 91405About
Richard J. Spelts, DO, specializes in the Nonoperative Medical Treatment of Sports/Orthopedic injuries in athletes and non-athletes, including the Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric populations. Richard J. ...
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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