Dr. L. kaleb Friend MD
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
111 Michigan Ave NW Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. L. kaleb Friend is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Friend 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. Friend tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Friend treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
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