Orthopaedics

Lance Brunton, MD

Hand Surgeon

North Huntingdon, PA

Dr. Lance M. Brunton is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He addresses a wide range of upper extremity disorders, including hand injuries, hand fractures, hand reconstruction, and microsurgical reconstruction of nerve and blood vessel issues. His expertise encompasses orthopedic sports medicine, with a focus on hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Brunton serves adult patient populations in t

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Hand Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (MD, 2003)
Residency: University of Virginia Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008)
Fellowship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (Hand Surgery, 2009)

Years in Practice

23+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026

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

Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
Independence Health Latrobe Hospital
Laurel Surgery Center
Norwin Medical Commons Surgery Center
Frick Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Brunton treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Brunton accept Aetna insurance?

Lance Brunton's public profile lists Aetna, Amerihealth, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Brunton practice?

Lance Brunton practices in North Huntingdon, PA with hospital affiliations including Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Independence Health Latrobe Hospital, and Laurel Surgery Center.

What does Dr. Brunton specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Brunton been practicing?

Lance Brunton has 23+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Brunton's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (MD, 2003); Residency: University of Virginia Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008); Fellowship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (Hand Surgery, 2009).