Dr. Cassandra Mierisch M. D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3 Riverside Cir Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Cassandra Mierisch is a hand surgeon practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Mierisch 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
University Of Calgary Faculty Of Med Calgary Ab Canada 1996
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
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