Dr. Chris J Digrado MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
4500 10th St Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Chris Digrado is a hand surgeon practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Digrado 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.
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