Mr. Nicholas Chris Retson MD
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
8053 Cleveland Pl Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Nicholas Retson is a hand surgeon practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Retson 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1975
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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- Skin Cancer
- Ganglion Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
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