Dr. Stephen M Benz M.D.
Orthopedist
12152 Tesson Ferry Rd Saint Louis MO, 63128About
Dr. Stephen Benz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Benz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Benz 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Spine Problems, Joint Problems, Musculoskeletal Surgery And More
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