Dr. Raymond K Wurapa M.D.
Orthopedist
170 Taylor Station Road Columbus OH, 43213About
Dr. Raymond Wurapa is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Wurapa specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wurapa 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Radiologic PhysicsAmerican Board of Radiologic PhysicsABRP
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Faculty Titles & Positions
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Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
Fellowships
- Thomas Jefferson Hand Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association for Hand Surgery, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Articles and Publications
- Yes
What do you attribute your success to?
- Great Mentors, Education and Technology.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Reading, Outdoors, Traveling
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