Dr. Donald R. Ball M.D.
Orthopedist
480 1st Ave Portola CA, 96122Rating
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About
Dr. Donald Ball is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Portola, CA. Dr. Ball specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ball 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, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1957
University of California 1957
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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