Dr. Michelle Lee Fontaine M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1910 SOUTH RD POUGHKEEPSIE NY, 12601About
Dr. Michelle Fontaine is a hand surgeon practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Fontaine 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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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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