Find an Hand Surgeon in Chula Vista, California (CA)
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Local Hand Surgeons
Dr. Alon A. Garay, MD
- 2929 Health Center Drive
- San Diego,
- California
- 92123
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Chula Vista Information
Chula Vista, California is home to 1 practicing hand surgeon who has an office in the zip code 91913. 91910.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Chula Vista has a population of 210,497, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 hand surgeon for every 210,497 residents.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.
Hand Surgery Information
Description
Hand surgery may be performed by a general surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, or a plastic surgeon after illness or injury, or to repair a congenital condition. A hand surgeon has special training in medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of healing the hand and arm, and sometimes recommends a non-surgical approach. The surgeon excels at diagnosis, preservation and restoration to the form and function of the hand, wrist and arm after disorders such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, fractures, tendonitis, or when amputation is required.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, including carpel tunnel syndrome.
