Dr. Dirk L Slade M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
6900 Georgia Ave Nw Orthopaedic Surgery Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Dirk Slade is a hand surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Slade 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.
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