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Dr. Michael T Espiritu MD
Orthopedist
575 N Sioux Point Rd North Sioux City SD, 57049About
Dr. Michael Espiritu is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in North Sioux City, SD. Dr. Espiritu specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Espiritu 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.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Walker A. Wynkoop M.D.2730 Pierce St, Suite 300 Sioux City Iowa 51104
- Mr. Kevin Jay Liudahl MD2730 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51104
- Dr. Jason Kent Ferrari MD575 Sioux Point Road North Sioux City SD 57049
- Dr. Duane Kent Nelson MD2800 Peirce St Sioux City IA 51104
- Dr. William Oliver Samuelson MD2730 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51104
- Dr. Corey A Wulf M.D.575 N Sioux Point Rd North Sioux City SD 57049
Nearest Hospitals
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2720 STONE PARK BOULEVARD SIOUX CITY IA 51104MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-SIOUX CITYl
801 5TH ST SIOUX CITY IA 51101DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITALl
600 SIOUX POINT ROAD DAKOTA DUNES SD 57049ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2720 STONE PARK BOULEVARD SIOUX CITY IA 51104MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-SIOUX CITYl
801 5TH ST SIOUX CITY IA 51101DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITALl
600 SIOUX POINT ROAD DAKOTA DUNES SD 57049