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HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Hand Surgeons.
As of today, the following are the total number of Hand Surgeons nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Hand Surgeons who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Hand Surgeons by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Hand Surgeons dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Hand Surgeons do?
A hand surgeon is a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm.
What they do
- Performing physical examinations and ordering diagnostic tests
- Treating injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, and tendon tears
- Managing conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and Dupuytren’s contracture
- Performing surgery to repair damaged nerves, tendons, bones, or joints
- Providing non-surgical treatments, such as splinting, injections, and physical therapy
- Educating patients on self-care measures and prevention strategies
Conditions Treated
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Arthritis, Trigger finger, Tennis elbow, Fractures, Dislocations, Nerve injuries, and Tendonitis.
Education and Training
Hand surgeons typically complete a residency in orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery. They are board-certified by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
When to See a Hand Surgeon
Consider consulting a hand surgeon if you experience:
- A recent injury to your hand or upper extremity
- Persistent pain, numbness, or tingling in your hand or arm
- Difficulty with hand movements or grip
- Swelling or deformity of your hand