Dr. Stephen Lawrence Olmsted M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1000 W 140th Street Suite 201 Burnsville MN, 55337About
Dr. Stephen Olmsted is a hand surgeon practicing in Burnsville, MN. Dr. Olmsted 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1991
University of Minnesota Medical School 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effects of hypothyroidism and thyroid replacement on the development of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Amy Moeller M.D.1000 W 140TH ST UNIT 201 BURNSVILLE MN 55337