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Best Hand & Upper Extremity specialists in Massachusetts

Match with a top Hand & Upper Extremity specialist in Massachusetts — priority appointment in days, not months.

Hand & Upper Extremity · Massachusetts
Philip Blazar

Philip Blazar, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Andrew Jawa

Andrew Jawa, MD

Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Westborough, MA
Brandon Earp

Brandon Earp, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Bassem Elhassan

Bassem Elhassan, M.D.

Co-Chief, Shoulder Service; Program Director, Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Neal Chen

Neal Chen, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Matthew Leibman

Matthew Leibman, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Newton, MA
Hervey Kimball

Hervey Kimball, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Westborough, MA
Chaitanya Mudgal

Chaitanya Mudgal, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Charles Cassidy

Charles Cassidy, M.D.

Orthopaedist-in-Chief, Department of Orthopaedics; Henry H. Banks Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA
Michael Brunelli

Michael Brunelli, MD

Orthopaedics

Concord, MA
Glen Seidman

Glen Seidman, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Hingham, MA
Jinsil Sung

Jinsil Sung, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Brighton, MA
Nicky Leung

Nicky Leung, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Newton, MA
Teresa Pianta

Teresa Pianta, MD

Orthopaedics

Northampton, MA
Marci Jones

Marci Jones, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, UMass Chan Medical School

Orthopaedics

Westborough, MA
Jonathan Uroskie

Jonathan Uroskie, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Peabody, MA
Jeffrey Dietz

Jeffrey Dietz, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Littleton, MA
Jason Saillant

Jason Saillant, MD

Orthopaedics

Natick, MA
Eric Fu

Eric Fu, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Peabody, MA
Donald Bae

Donald Bae, MD

Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon do?
A Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon is a Orthopaedics physician with focused training in the surgical and non-surgical care of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. After completing Orthopaedics residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general orthopaedic surgeon typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon treat?
A Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon commonly treats carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, wrist fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, and thumb arthritis. Many also see closely related conditions within Orthopaedics, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general orthopaedic surgeon.
When should I see a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon?
Consider seeing a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon when you have hand, wrist, or upper-extremity pain or dysfunction that has not improved with initial treatment, when a primary care clinician or general orthopaedic surgeon suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon different from a general orthopaedic surgeon?
Both are board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons, but a Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical and non-surgical care of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. General orthopaedic surgeons treat a broad range of Orthopaedics concerns; Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeons concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, wrist fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, and thumb arthritis.
How does Convene match me with a top Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon?
Convene Health evaluates orthopaedic surgeons on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Hand & Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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