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Dr. Bruce R. Wheeler M.D., Hand Surgeon
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Dr. Bruce R. Wheeler M.D.

Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery

209 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405

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Dr. Bruce Wheeler is a hand surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Wheeler 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

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1976

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Bruce R. Wheeler M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way

209 Martin Luther King Jr Way -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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