Dr. Fred W. Ortmann M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3200 Northline Ave Suite 200 Greensboro NC, 27408About
Dr. Fred Ortmann is a hand surgeon practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Ortmann 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
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 2001
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2001
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
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