Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D.?
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Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D., Hand Surgeon
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Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D.

Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery

3/5(31)
450 Laurel St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50314
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Michael Gainer is a hand surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gainer 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

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Ganglion Cyst

Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 450 Laurel St Suite A

450 Laurel St Suite A -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-247-8400
Fax: 515-248-8888

Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gainer


3.0

Based on 31 reviews

Dr. Michael Andrew Gainer M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 31 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hand Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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