Dr. Elliott Arthur Schaffzin MD
Orthopedist
1220 La Venta Dr Suite 201 Westlake Village CA, 91361About
Dr. Elliott Schaffzin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Westlake Village, CA. Dr. Schaffzin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schaffzin 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1967
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1967
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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