Dr. Cassim M. Igram M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
450 Laurel St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Cassim Igram is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Igram specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Igram 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.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1988
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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