Dr. Dara Chafik MD, PHD
Orthopedist
4727 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Dara Chafik is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Chafik specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chafik 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
UNIV OF CA IRVINE CA COLL OF MED 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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