Orthopaedics

Alfred Hess, MD

Director, Hand Surgery

Temple Terrace, FL

Dr. Alfred V. Hess, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery and disorders of the upper extremity, including the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist. He treats conditions such as hand trauma, microvascular issues, and various upper limb pathologies, performing surgeries at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center and Tampa General Hospital, where he remains active on the hand trauma service. As Director of Hand Surgery at the University of South Florida and D

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Hand Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD, 1985)
Internship: UPMC (Transitional Year, 1986)
Residency: UPMC (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991)
Fellowship: Tampa General Hospital (Hand and Microvascular Surgery, 1992)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hand & Upper Extremity

Conditions & Treatments

Wrist SurgeryHand FracturesHand & Upper ExtremityCarpal Tunnel & Nerve Compression

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Tampa General Hospital
Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Hess treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hess accept Cigna insurance?

Alfred Hess's public profile lists Cigna, Curative, and Medicare plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hess practice?

Alfred Hess practices in Temple Terrace, FL with hospital affiliations including HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

What does Dr. Hess specialize in?

Alfred Hess is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Hand & Upper Extremity.

How long has Dr. Hess been practicing?

Alfred Hess has 41+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Hess's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD, 1985); Internship: UPMC (Transitional Year, 1986); Residency: UPMC (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991).