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Dr. Michael Gerard Lyon M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(2)
4951 Arroyo Rd Vamc 111(Ld) Livermore CA, 94550
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5/5

About

Dr. Michael Lyon is a rheumatologist practicing in Livermore, CA. Dr. Lyon 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. Lyon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Creighton University School of Medicine 1979

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain

Dr. Michael Gerard Lyon M.D.'s Practice location

Michael Lyon

4951 Arroyo Rd Vamc 111(Ld) -
Livermore, CA 94550
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New patients: 650-493-5000
Fax: 925-449-6522

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Dr. Michael Gerard Lyon M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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