Dr. Thomas A Otter MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
17005 Old Orchard Rd Lewes DE, 19958Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Thomas Otter is a hand surgeon practicing in Lewes, DE. Dr. Otter 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1964
University of Minnesota Medical School 1964
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
Fellowships
- Joseph Boyes Hand Surgical, Los Angeles, Ca, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
Dr. Thomas A Otter MD's Practice location
Practice At 17005 Old Orchard Rd
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Nearest Hospitals
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTERl
424 SAVANNAH RD LEWES DE 19958BAYHEALTH - MILFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
21 WEST CLARKE AVENUE MILFORD DE 19963