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Dr. Rafael V. Urrutia M.D.
Orthopedist
2041 Mesa Valley Way Suite 100 Austell GA, 30106About
Dr. Rafael Urrutia is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Austell, GA. Dr. Urrutia specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Urrutia 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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