Dr. Richard Pelker MD

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Dr. Richard Pelker has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Good based on 6 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Richard Pelker identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system..

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Pelker is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Ave
New Haven, CT

Education

Dr. Pelker attended medical school at Yale University School of Medicine and graduated in 1976 having 37 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Richard Pelker MD as:

• Richard R Pelker
• R Pelker

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