Dr. Michael D De priest MD
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
2111 N Woodbine Rd Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. Michael De priest is a hand surgeon practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. De priest specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1980
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1980
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS- Surgery of the Hand
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Skin Cancer
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