Dr. David F Gouveia M.D.
Orthopedist
100 Ter Heun Dr Falmouth MA, 02540About
Dr. David Gouveia is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Falmouth, MA. Dr. Gouveia specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gouveia 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1957
Tufts University School of Medicine 1957
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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