Dr. Eric R George M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
4228 Houma Blvd Suite 600b Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Eric George is a hand surgeon practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. George 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
Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv 1989
Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University 1989
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
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