Dr. Frank J Raia MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3420 S Mercy Rd Suite 200 Gilbert AZ, 85297About
Dr. Frank Raia is a hand surgeon practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Raia 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2000
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
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