Dr. Russell Chiappetta MD
Orthopedist
360 N Main St Southington CT, 06489About
Dr. Russell Chiappetta is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Southington, CT. Dr. Chiappetta specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chiappetta 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1977
Rutgers 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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