Dr. Gregory L Hummel MD
Orthopedist
19550 E 39th Street Suite 205 Independence MO, 64057About
Dr. Gregory Hummel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Hummel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hummel 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
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1979
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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