Dr. Norman Nakata M.D.
Orthopedist
21840 Normandie Ave Suite 700 Torrance CA, 90502About
Dr. Norman Nakata is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Nakata specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nakata 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, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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