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Sutter Medical Foundation470 Plumas Blvd, Suite 201, Yuba City, CA 95991 map
As a hand surgeon in Yuba City, Dr. Richard Tortosa offers surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, elbow and shoulder.
Sutter Medical Foundation
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Richard D. Tortosa is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
470 Plumas Blvd, Suite 201, Yuba City, CA 95991
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Richard Tortosa graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Tortosa has one office in California where he specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Tortosa works with four doctors including Dr. Robert Burky and Dr. Robert Vogel.
Specialties
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Hand Surgery
A hand surgeon in California, Dr. Tortosa cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Tortosa is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
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Orthopedic Surgery
As an orthopedic surgeon in California, Dr. Tortosa is trained to diagnose and treat all types of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. After arriving at a specific diagnosis, Dr. Tortosa will generally resort to surgery when all other treatment methods have been exhausted or ruled out. Patients may require the care of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Twin Cities Surgical Hospital LLC
- Sierra Nevada Memorial-miners Hospital Inc
- Rideout Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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