Dr. Michael A. Pappas M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
5620 E Bell Rd Scottsdale AZ, 85254About
Dr. Michael Pappas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Pappas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pappas tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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