Best Hand & Upper Extremity specialists in North Carolina
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Hand & Upper Extremity · North Carolina
Christopher Klifto, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Durham, NC
Raymond Gaston, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Charlotte, NC
Tyler Pidgeon, MD
Orthopaedics
Apex, NC
Ryan Garcia, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Charlotte, NC
Neill Li, MD
Director, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program
Orthopaedics
Morrisville, NC
Erica Taylor, MD
Chief of Surgery and Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Raleigh, NC
Erika Gantt, MD
Orthopaedics
Charlotte, NC
John Erickson, MD
Orthopaedics
Raleigh, NC
David Thompson, MD
Orthopaedics
Greensboro, NC
Ethan Wiesler, MD
Orthopaedics
Winston Salem, NC
Brian Cable, MD
Orthopaedics
Lumberton, NC
Adam Starr, M.D.
Hand Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Asheville, NC
Smiresh Shah, MD
Orthopaedics
Concord, NC
Daniel Lewis, MD
President and Chairman of the Board, OrthoCarolina
Orthopaedics
Charlotte, NC
Timothy Kirkland, MD
Orthopaedics
Hickory, NC
Mark McGinnis, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Hickory, NC
Paulvalery Roulette, MD
Orthopaedics
Winston Salem, NC
James Post, MD
Orthopaedics
Raleigh, NC
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.