
Dr. Richard T. Fong MD
Orthopedist
99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael CA, 94903About
Dr. Richard Fong is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Fong specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fong 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1977
Rutgers 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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