
Dr. Aleksander Feoktistov, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
208 Mill Road 2nd Floor Fairhaven MA, 02719About
Dr. Aleksander Feoktistov is a rheumatologist practicing in Fairhaven, MA. Dr. Feoktistov specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Feoktistov treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Latvian Med Academy, Riga, Latvia (Fn: -) 1983
Riga Medical Academy 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Egan M.D.535 Faunce Corner North Dartmouth MA 02747
- Dr. Michael Hait M.D.535 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth MA 02747
- Dr. Mark Fisher MD277 Pleasant St Fall River MA 02722
- Dr. Michelle F Costa D.O.90 Ter Heun Drive Falmouth MA 02540
- Dr. M Anis Rahman M.D.289 Pleasant Street Fall River MA 02721
- Dr. Gail Davidson M.D.535 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth MA 02747
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