Dr. Paul Thomas Mecherikunnel M.D
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
107 E Holly Ave Suite 3 Sterling VA, 20164About
Dr. Paul Mecherikunnel is a hand surgeon practicing in Sterling, VA. Dr. Mecherikunnel 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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