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Mr. Melvin Dean Karges MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Mr. Melvin Dean Karges MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

5/5(15)
702 E 34th St Suite 100 Joplin MO, 64804
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5/5

About

Dr. Melvin Karges is a physiatrist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Karges is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Karges focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Karges can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1981

University of Wales in Great Britain 1981

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1979

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Treatments

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pain

Mr. Melvin Dean Karges MD's Practice location

Melvin Karges

702 E 34th St Suite 100 -
Joplin, MO 64804
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New patients: 417-782-1700
Fax: 417-782-1747

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Patient Experience with Dr. Karges


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Mr. Melvin Dean Karges MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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