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Best Hand & Upper Extremity specialists in Ohio

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

Hand & Upper Extremity · Ohio
Harry Hoyen

Harry Hoyen, MD

Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH
Julie Samora

Julie Samora, MD

Chair, Department of Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

Columbus, OH
Hisham Awan

Hisham Awan, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Dublin, OH
Steven Maschke

Steven Maschke, MD

Orthopaedics

Mentor, OH
Thomas Kiefhaber

Thomas Kiefhaber, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Cincinnati, OH
Ajay Seth

Ajay Seth, M.D.

Orthopaedics

North Canton, OH
Michael Keith

Michael Keith, MD

Professor of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH
Youssra Marjoua

Youssra Marjoua, MD

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH
Sonu Jain

Sonu Jain, M.D.

Professor of Clinical; Chief, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery/Burn Surgery; Henry W. and Margaret C. Neale Endowed Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Orthopaedics

Cincinnati, OH
James Popp

James Popp, MD

Director of the Hand Service, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Orthopaedics

Upper Arlington, OH
H. Bamberger

H. Bamberger, D. O.

Orthopaedics

Dayton, OH
Mehrun Elyaderani

Mehrun Elyaderani, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Westlake, OH
Andrew Esterle

Andrew Esterle, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Akron, OH
Kanu Goyal

Kanu Goyal, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery; Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Dublin, OH
Kevin Little

Kevin Little, MD

Director, Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Center

Orthopaedics

Cincinnati, OH
Gerald Klimo

Gerald Klimo, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Canton, OH
Samir Patel

Samir Patel, M.D.

Division Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Rita’s Medical Center and Lima Memorial Hospital

Orthopaedics

Lima, OH
Kirk Haidet

Kirk Haidet, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Avon, OH
Abhishek Julka

Abhishek Julka, MD

Assistant Professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals

Orthopaedics

Saint Clairsville, OH
Amy Speeckaert

Amy Speeckaert, M.D.

Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Director, Orthopedic Medical Student Clerkship

Orthopaedics

Dublin, OH

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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