Dr. Joseph W Hance M.D.
Orthopedist
4048 Cedar Bluff Dr Suite 1 Petoskey MI, 49770Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Joseph Hance is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Petoskey, MI. Dr. Hance specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hance 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.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1977
WAYNE STATE UNIV SOM 1977
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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Practice At 4048 Cedar Bluff Dr Suite 1
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