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Benjamin B Bedford, MD

Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Bedford is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the sports medicine. Dr Bedford has presented research and instructional lectures at numerous orthopedic conferences. Additionally he has authored research articles in topics related to orthopedics and sports medicine. He currently performs clinical research at the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT) and maintains a special interest in the treatment of throwing athletes, including ligament injuries and cartilage defects. Dr Bedford completed a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under the direction of James R. Andrews MD.

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Research Authored by Dr Bedford

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