
Dr. Derek Wade Miller D.O.
Orthopedist
3105 Mcclelland Blvd. Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Derek Miller is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Miller specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Miller 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
Dr. Derek Wade Miller D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 3105 Mcclelland Blvd.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Todd Twiss MD3105 Mcclelland Blvd Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. Adam Kessler D.O.3105 Mc Clelland Blvd Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. David E. Eisenhauer D.O.100 MERCY WAY STE 430 JOPLIN MO 64804
- Dr. Bruce W. Burleigh M.D.932 E 34th St Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. David A. Ball MD1111 Mc Intosh Cir Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. Thomas D Mcclain M.D.3126 S JACKSON AVE JOPLIN MO 64804
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