Dr. Mark H. Blechner, MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
196 Parkway South Suite 201 Waterford CT, 06385About
Dr. Mark Blechner is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Waterford, CT. Dr. Blechner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Blechner 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 Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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