Dr. Charles L. Johnson M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
4228 Houma Blvd Suite 600b Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Charles Johnson is a hand surgeon practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Johnson 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1973
Tulane University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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