Dr. Patrick James Messerschmitt MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
2 Dudley St University Orthopedi Providence RI, 02905About
Dr. Patrick Messerschmitt is a hand surgeon practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Messerschmitt 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.
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