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Dr. Karen Marie Rives MD

Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery

701 S Laurel St Suite 3 Lincolnton NC, 28092
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Dr. Karen Rives is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lincolnton, NC. Dr. Rives specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rives 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

Baylor College of Medicine 1984

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. Karen Marie Rives MD's Practice location

Dr. Karen Rives, MD

701 S Laurel St Suite 3 -
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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