Dr. Thomas G Griffith MD
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
3515 S 15th St Suite 101 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Thomas Griffith is a hand surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Griffith 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1973
University of Washington School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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