Dr. Christopher Scott Walthour MD
Orthopedist
1409 E Briggsmore Ave Modesto CA, 95355About
Dr. Christopher Walthour is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Modesto, CA. Dr. Walthour specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Walthour 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
Penn State Medicine
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Surgery
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