Dr. Phillip L. Stiver M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
225 Crosslake Dr Evansville IN, 47715About
Dr. Phillip Stiver is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Stiver specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Stiver 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.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1977
Indiana University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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