Dr. Michael Lewis Tutt M.D
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
Usphs Ihs Federal Facility Fort Defiance Hospit Fort Defiance AZ, 86504About
Dr. Michael Tutt is a rheumatologist practicing in Fort Defiance, AZ. Dr. Tutt specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Tutt treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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