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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Steven Viegas identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Hand SurgeryHand Surgery
A specialist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Steven Viegas accepts the following plans for Humana at 13300 Hargrave Rd:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Viegas is affiliated with 1 hospital:

University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX

License

Dr. Steven Viegas has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Viegas attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and graduated in 1979 having 33 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Steven Viegas MD as:

• Steven F Viegas
• S Viegas

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