Dr. Christopher A Prato MD
Orthopedist
620 Summit Crossing Pl Suite 108 Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Christopher Prato is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Prato specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Prato 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1997
Med College Of Wisconsin 1997
Medical College of Wisconsin 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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