Dr. Michael J Finan MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322About
Dr. Michael Finan is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Finan specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Finan treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1981
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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