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Dr. Melvin Karges, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 69
Dr. Melvin Karges, MD
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Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Joplin, MO.
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Dr. Melvin Karges, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 69
Joplin, MO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Joplin, MO.

About

Dr. Karges graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Joplin, MO and has 43 years experience. Dr. Karges currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, Freeman Hospital West, Mercy Hospital Carthage and Freeman Neosho Hospital. Dr. Karges has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karges received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Karges' office accepts new patients. Dr. Karges is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    702 E 34th St Ste 100, Joplin, MO 64804
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Jun 19, 2021
Very friendly doctor thats easy to talk to and really listens to you.
Candace — Jun 19, 2021
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Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melvin Karges, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karges' profile.

Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is affiliated with Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, Freeman Hospital West, Mercy Hospital Carthage and Freeman Neosho Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melvin Karges, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas

    1619 K66, Galena, KS

  • Freeman Hospital West

    1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Carthage

    3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO

  • Freeman Neosho Hospital

    113 W Hickory St, Neosho, MO