Dr. Edwin T. Castaneda M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
1500 Associates Dr Dubuque IA, 52002About
Dr. Edwin Castaneda is a hand surgeon practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Castaneda 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1979
University of Wales in Great Britain 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
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