Dr. Frank Winston Gwathmey M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
6160 Kempsville Circle Suite 102a Norfolk VA, 23502About
Dr. Frank Gwathmey is a hand surgeon practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Gwathmey 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1968
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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