Dr. Philip Gerlach Coogan M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
8 City Blvd Nashville TN, 37209About
Dr. Philip Coogan is a hand surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Coogan 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.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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