Dr. Steven Michael Craig M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8421 Plum Dr Urbandale IA, 50322About
Dr. Steven Craig is a rheumatologist practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Craig 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. Craig 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
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2004
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Dermatomyositis
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