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Dr. Richard J Distefano MD

Orthopedist

5719 WIDEWATERS PKWY SYRACUSE NY, 13214
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Dr. Richard Distefano is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Distefano specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Distefano 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1989

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Richard J Distefano MD's Practice location

Practice At 475 Irving Ave Suite 418

475 Irving Ave Suite 418 -
Syracuse, NY 13210
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New patients: 315-426-0188
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5719 WIDEWATERS PKWY -
SYRACUSE, NY 13214
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