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Dr. Clifford Colwell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. With 64 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Colwell brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Colwell is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and practices in Los Angeles, California. His comprehensive training in multiple surgical specialties allows him to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. He has developed particular expertise in hand surgery, which requires precision and specialized knowledge of the complex structures in the hands and wrists. Patients benefit from his decades of surgical experience and multidisciplinary approach to orthopedic care.
Dr. Colwell is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and practices in Los Angeles, California. His comprehensive training in multiple surgical specialties allows him to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. He has developed particular expertise in hand surgery, which requires precision and specialized knowledge of the complex structures in the hands and wrists. Patients benefit from his decades of surgical experience and multidisciplinary approach to orthopedic care.
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Quick Facts
- 64 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Michigan Health System
- 3 specialties
- 25 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 64 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Farsi, Russian, Spanish | |
| Los Angeles , CA | Monterey , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Sherman Oaks , CA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL | Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: University of California, Irvine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Clifford Wesley Colwell has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Clifford Wesley Colwell has the following 25 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
64 Years Experience
Dr. Clifford Wesley Colwell holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Michigan Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL and University Of Michigan Medical School in 1962.
NPI Number
Dr. Colwell's NPI number is 1902871858.
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- Dr. Clifford Colwell's office is located at 54433 File, Los Angeles, CA, 90074.
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- Dr. Clifford Colwell speaks English.
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