Macrodactyly of the Foot Overview
Learn About Macrodactyly of the Foot
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Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians LLC
Jordan Gardner is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Gardner has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Tendinitis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Macrodactyly of the Foot. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.
Michael J Helms Dpm LLC
Michael Helms is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Helms and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.
Lakeshore Bone And Joint Institute, PC
Justin Colanese is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Colanese and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Macrodactyly of the Foot, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Chondroma, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Colanese is currently accepting new patients.
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