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Dr. Michael Gerard Lyon M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4951 Arroyo Rd Vamc 111(Ld) Livermore CA, 94550About
Dr. Michael Lyon is a rheumatologist practicing in Livermore, CA. Dr. Lyon specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Lyon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1979
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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