Dr. Steven J Wees M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2727 S 144th St Suite 240 Omaha NE, 68144About
Dr. Steven Wees is a rheumatologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Wees 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. Wees 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1976
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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