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Dr. Robert L Vawter MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
30 Medical Park 101 Wheeling WV, 26003About
Dr. Robert Vawter is a rheumatologist practicing in Wheeling, WV. Dr. Vawter 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. Vawter 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
Virgen Milagrosa Educ Inst- Inst Of Med Fndn- San Carlos City 1983
Jehlum Valley College of Medical Sciences 1990
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation College of Medicine 1983
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Dermatomyositis
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