Dr. Rodolfo S Polintan M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
807 Turnpike Ave Suite 120 Clearfield PA, 16830About
Dr. Rodolfo Polintan is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Clearfield, PA. Dr. Polintan 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. Polintan tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Polintan treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1970
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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Practice At 807 Turnpike Ave Suite 120
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