Christopher William Reb D.O.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
1601 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL, 32608About
Dr. Christopher Reb is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in GAINESVILLE, FL. Dr. Reb specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Reb 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.
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