Dr. Steven Behrendsen, DO, FACR
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
7910 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 312 Fort Wayne IN, 46804About
Dr. Steven Behrendsen is a rheumatologist practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Behrendsen 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. Behrendsen treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Ok State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok 1988
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