Orthopedic Surgery Doctors in Iron River, MI Accepting Medicare

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Rodney O Swan, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1400 W Ice Lake Rd, Iron River, MI 49935 Phone: 906-265-6121    Fax: 906-265-4245

Harold Steven Cline, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 229 W Genesee St, Iron River, MI 49935 Phone: 906-265-5423

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