Best Hand & Upper Extremity specialists in Michigan
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Hand & Upper Extremity · Michigan
Gregory Sobol, MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Orthopaedics
Royal Oak, MI
James Dietz, MD
Assistant Professor, Surgery
Orthopaedics
Saint Clair Shores, MI
Rachel Rohde, MD
Orthopaedics
Southfield, MI
Stephen Desilva, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Plymouth, MI
Scott Burgess, MD
Clinical Faculty, Michigan State University Department of Surgery
Orthopaedics
Wyoming, MI
Alfred Wroblewski, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Charlevoix, MI
Mark Leslie, MD
Orthopaedics
Traverse City, MI
James Smith, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Kalamazoo, MI
Paul Jacobson, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Traverse City, MI
Elizabeth King, MD
Orthopaedics
Plymouth, MI
Jeffrey King, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Kalamazoo, MI
Jennifer Waljee, MD
Orthopaedics
Ann Arbor, MI
Julian Kuz, MD
Orthopaedics
Grand Rapids, MI
Danielle Conaway, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Traverse City, MI
Adeyiza Momoh, MD
Orthopaedics
Ann Arbor, MI
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.