Kristen Lynn Ploetze M.D., Hand Surgeon
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Kristen Lynn Ploetze M.D.

Orthopedist

260 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD KNOXVILLE TN, 37922
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Dr. Kristen Ploetze is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Ploetze specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ploetze tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

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Practice At 660 S Euclid Ave Orthopaedic Surgery, Wusm, Campus Box 8233

660 S Euclid Ave Orthopaedic Surgery, -
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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New patients: 314-514-3500

260 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD -
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
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New patients: 865-558-4400
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