Dr. Andrew B Chertoff MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1236 Main St Suite 301 Holyoke MA, 01040About
Dr. Andrew Chertoff is a hand surgeon practicing in Holyoke, MA. Dr. Chertoff specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Awards
- 1980 Inst
- 1997 Examiners, April
Fellowships
- Boston City Hospital, Fellow 1980
- Univ of Louisville, Fellow:Hand Surgery 1981
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