Joel Victor Ferreira M.D.
Orthopedist
UCONN MEDICAL GROUP FARMINGTON CT, 06030About
Dr. Joel Ferreira is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in FARMINGTON, CT. Dr. Ferreira specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ferreira 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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