Dr. Jay T Bridgeman M.D., D.D.S
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
500 University Dr H088 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Jay Bridgeman is a hand surgeon practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Bridgeman 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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