
Dr. David P Petersen MD
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne Suite 200 Grand Rapids MI, 49525About
Dr. David Petersen is a hand surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Petersen 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 1977
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Practice At 1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne Suite 200
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