Dr. Michael S. Murphy M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3333 N Calvert St 2nd Fl Baltimore MD, 21218About
Dr. Michael Murphy is a hand surgeon practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Murphy 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1984
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
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