Dr. Richard V Ravalin MD
Orthopedist
19 Upper Kagsdale Dr Suite 110 Monterey CA, 93940About
Dr. Richard Ravalin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Monterey, CA. Dr. Ravalin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ravalin 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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