Dr. Stephen K. Westly M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1998 Hendersonville Rd Skyland Office Park, Asheville NC, 28803About
Dr. Stephen Westly is a hand surgeon practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Westly 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1978
Tulane University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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