Christopher Behr, MD - San Diego, El Centro - Orthopedics, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

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Dr. Christopher Behr is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and believes each patient has unique issues that must be addressed individually. He uses both surgical and nonsurgical approaches to assess and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries. His goal is to enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality-of-life.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, 2016

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, 1999

Weill Cornell University Medical College, MD, 1991

Northwell - North Shore University Hospital, Internship-Surgery, 1992

Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996

Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine, 1997

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