Dr. Douglas W Benson MD
Orthopedist
1531 Esplanade Chico CA, 95926About
Dr. Douglas Benson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chico, CA. Dr. Benson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Benson 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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