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Dr. Joel Howard Schiffman M.D., Orthopedist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Joel Howard Schiffman M.D.

Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

2105 Whiteoaks Dr Alexandria VA, 22306

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Dr. Joel Schiffman is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Schiffman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schiffman tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Schiffman treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.

Education and Training

New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1961

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

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Dr. Joel Schiffman, MD

2105 Whiteoaks Dr -
Alexandria, VA 22306
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