Dr. Douglas Matthew Petraco MD
Orthopedist
6 Technology Dr Suite 100 East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Douglas Petraco is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Petraco specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Petraco 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
Cornell University Medical College M.D. 1992
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut B S 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand- 2000
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Steroid Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy (scope)
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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