Rheumatology Doctors in Bend, OR Accepting Medicare

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Andrew B. Shaffer,
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2600 Ne Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-706-7735    Fax: 541-706-4806
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Heather L Hansen-dispenza, MD
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2965 Ne Conners Ave Ste 127, St. Charles Rheumatology, Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-706-7735    Fax: 541-706-4806

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Rheumatology: An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


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