Dr. Aleksander Feoktistov, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
208 Mill Road 2nd Floor Fairhaven MA, 02719About
Dr. Aleksander Feoktistov is a rheumatologist practicing in Fairhaven, MA. Dr. Feoktistov specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Feoktistov treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Latvian Med Academy, Riga, Latvia (Fn: -) 1983
Riga Medical Academy 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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