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Dr. Michael Waters, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Michael Waters, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Waters, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ithaca, NY.
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Dr. Michael Waters, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 44
Ithaca, NY
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Waters, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ithaca, NY.

About

Dr. Waters graduated from Ohio State University. Dr. Michael Waters, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ithaca, NY and has 14 years experience. Dr. Waters currently practices at Cayuga Orthopedics and are affiliated with Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Dr. Waters has experience treating conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Waters received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Waters' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Waters is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Wrist Replacement
De Quervain's Disease
Joint Pain
Wrist Fracture
Excision of Ganglion
Dupuytrens Contracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sjögren's Syndrome
Wrist Osteophyte
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cayuga Orthopedics
    16 Brentwood Dr Ste A, Ithaca, NY 14850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 272-7000
  2. 2 Cayuga Orthopedics at Cortland
    1122 Commons Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 428-8004

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Patient Reviews
Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Waters spent more time with us than all our other previous hand doctors we had seen (3) did combined! He's exceptionally caring & knowledgeable.
Evan Perin — Dec 18, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Waters, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Waters' profile.

Dr. Waters frequently treats the following conditions: Wrist Sprain or Strain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Waters, MD is affiliated with Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Waters, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center

    600 Roe Ave, Elmira, NY

  • Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

    101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY

  • Guthrie Cortland Medical Center

    134 Homer Ave, Cortland, NY