Dr. Matthew John Weresh MD
Orthopedist
6001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Matthew Weresh is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Weresh specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Weresh 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1991
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Broken Ankle
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