John S Taras M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
216-220 N. BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA, 19102About
Dr. John Taras is a hand surgeon practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dr. Taras 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1982
University of Michigan Medical School 1983
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
Fellowships
- Duke University Hospital
- Lund University
- Duke University Medical Center
- University of Berne, Switzerland
- Duke University / Hand and Microsurgery
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