Dr. Kathryn K Riordan MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
49725 County 83 Lakewood Health Syst Staples MN, 56479Rating
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Dr. Kathryn Riordan is a rheumatologist practicing in Staples, MN. Dr. Riordan 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. Riordan 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1983
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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