Dr. James Marc Cardelia M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
171 Kempsville Rd #201 Norfolk VA, 23502About
Dr. James Cardelia is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Cardelia 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. Cardelia tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Cardelia treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
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