Dr. Charles M. Blitzer, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedist
7 Marsh Brook Dr Suite 100 Somersworth NH, 03878Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Charles Blitzer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Somersworth, NH. Dr. Blitzer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Blitzer 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979
Boston University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Fractures (broken Bones)
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Cellulitis
- Swelling
- Broken Ankle
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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