Dr. Bruce R. Wheeler M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Bruce Wheeler is a hand surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Wheeler 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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