Dr. James Joseph Rascher M.D.
Orthopedist
10305 Glen Rd Potomac MD, 20854About
Dr. James Rascher is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Potomac, MD. Dr. Rascher specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rascher 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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