Dr. Frederick Close MD
Orthopedist
5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Frederick Close is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Close specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Close 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1964
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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