Dr. Michael H Gerdes MD
Orthopedist
520 Valley View Dr Moline IL, 61265About
Dr. Michael Gerdes is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Moline, IL. Dr. Gerdes specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gerdes 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.
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