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Dr. Douglas G Plagens M.D.
Orthopedist
23550 Park St Suite 100 Dearborn MI, 48124About
Dr. Douglas Plagens is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Dearborn, MI. Dr. Plagens specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Plagens 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1991
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center GME
- Wayne State University/DMC - Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
Dr. Douglas G Plagens M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 23550 Park St Suite 100
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Nearest Hospitals
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORNl
18101 OAKWOOD BLVD DEARBORN MI 48124BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLORl
10000 TELEGRAPH ROAD TAYLOR MI 48180