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Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years.  He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.  

He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery. 

Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.  

He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures.  Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.    

Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.

Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.

Patient Reviews:

Jennifer H.

Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.

Marla E.

I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients.  His staff is caring and professional.  I have had such a positive experience  that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.

Todd A.

Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.

Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.

Maria B.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!

Melanie B.

I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years.  He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.  

He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery. 

Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.  

He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures.  Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.    

Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.

Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.

Patient Reviews:

Jennifer H.

Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.

Marla E.

I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients.  His staff is caring and professional.  I have had such a positive experience  that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.

Todd A.

Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.

Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.

Maria B.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!

Melanie B.

I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years.  He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.  

He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery. 

Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.  

He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures.  Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.    

Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.

Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.

Patient Reviews:

Jennifer H.

Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.

Marla E.

I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients.  His staff is caring and professional.  I have had such a positive experience  that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.

Todd A.

Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.

Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.

Maria B.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!

Melanie B.

I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years.  He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.  

He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery. 

Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.  

He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures.  Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.    

Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.

Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.

Patient Reviews:

Jennifer H.

Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.

Marla E.

I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients.  His staff is caring and professional.  I have had such a positive experience  that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.

Todd A.

Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.

Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.

Maria B.

Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!

Melanie B.

I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.

Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at his practice, Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD PLLC, in Miami, Florida.

An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. 

His kindness and approachability are matched by his knowledge of the leading, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options for patients. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. He was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Thereafter, he completed an orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowships in the United States and around the world. He performed additional training at the Cleveland Clinic.

He completed several fellowships, including the Müller Foundation Fellowship and an Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) in Bern, Switzerland; a hand surgery fellowship in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cleveland Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, and the Allen Memorial Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has presided over numerous organizations and societies and is an active member of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has participated, chaired, and organized several instructional courses both in the United States and abroad and frequently hosts students and physicians to help further upper extremity academia. He currently leads numerous instructional courses throughout the year and around the world on the identification of complex fractures and the surgical interventions necessary.

Sohail Shayfer, MD, gradualted summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine.  He then earned his Doctor of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha hononrs from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles.

After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through the Tufts University-affiliated hospitals in Boston. He completed two additional fellowships at USC: one in hand surgery through the Joseph H. Boyes program, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine with an emphasis on disorder of shoulder and elbow.  

To ensure that his patients receive the latest treatments and care techniques, Dr. Shayfer underwent stringent board testing. He’s currently board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.  He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the California Orthopaedic Association. 

Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to provide the utmost kindness during each visit. Dr. Shayfer is known for offering comprehensive solutions, caring for patients from the early diagnostic stages, all the way through post-treatment or postoperative periods.

Since Dr. Shayfer is affiliated with the Providence-Cedars Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center.  Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.

Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. 

Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA. 

Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. 

Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA. 

Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. 

Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA. 

Elliot Decker, MD, is a highly respected and fellowship-trained physician who specializes in hand and wrist surgery at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey. 

Dr. Decker graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and finished his studies with a residency at New York Medical College and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.

He’s also completed numerous fellowships, including a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. He also was awarded two fellowships with the National Institute of Health, one in bone pathology at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and another in bone metabolism at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. 

Dr. Decker stays active in his field as a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the Philadelphia Hand Society, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey, and the Hunterdon County Medical Society. He also holds leadership positions in several institutions, serving as a member of the board of trustees for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the vice-chairman of the Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation, and a past president of the Hunterdon County Medical Society. 

In his practice, Dr. Decker has expertise in hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, general orthopaedics, and sports injuries and conditions. He’s also highly skilled in shockwave therapy, “no crutch” foot surgery, minimal incision carpal tunnel surgery, and treating work-related injuries and conditions. He prides himself on developing treatment plans that are unique to each patient.

Keith Crivello, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced specialty training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.

Dr. Crivello was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, but grew up on Long Island, New York. He attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and a minor in chemistry.

Before attending medical school, he taught chemistry at Cathedral High School in New York City. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was involved with scientific and clinical research with the Departments of General and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Crivello completed his internship and residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. In addition to the time spent at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, where he received training from the esteemed CV Starr Hand Center, Dr. Crivello also served at Memorial Sloan Kettering for orthopaedic oncology and A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children for pediatric orthopaedic care.

He continued to be involved with research during residency – with publications and presentations at national meetings – and book chapters and multimedia educational tools.

Dr. Crivello completed advanced fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. During that time, he helped to care for players from the New York Mets, New York Giants, New Jersey Nets, and professional and Division I collegiate athletes from several different sports.

Michael Milone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon on the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. He specializes in hand surgery and brings extensive experience to his practice.

Dr. Milone was born in Oceanside, New York, and was the valedictorian at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his undergraduate years, he studied as an exchange student at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Dr. Milone earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and won the school’s Orthopaedic Research Prize. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedics in New York City and went on to finish a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. 

As an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Milone stays connected to his peers and up-to-date on the latest developments in his field. He’s also passionate about academic and research efforts in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to numerous textbooks, given poster and podium presentations, and is published in several leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Milone stays active and healthy by exercising with Peloton® and playing golf. He enjoys rooting for the New York Jets and serves as the medical analyst for Sleeper Fantasy Football. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife, Jackie, their daughter, Pippa, and dog, Lana.

Michael Milone, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon on the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. He specializes in hand surgery and brings extensive experience to his practice.

Dr. Milone was born in Oceanside, New York, and was the valedictorian at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. During his undergraduate years, he studied as an exchange student at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Dr. Milone earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and won the school’s Orthopaedic Research Prize. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedics in New York City and went on to finish a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. 

As an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Milone stays connected to his peers and up-to-date on the latest developments in his field. He’s also passionate about academic and research efforts in orthopaedic surgery and has contributed to numerous textbooks, given poster and podium presentations, and is published in several leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Milone stays active and healthy by exercising with Peloton® and playing golf. He enjoys rooting for the New York Jets and serves as the medical analyst for Sleeper Fantasy Football. He also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife, Jackie, their daughter, Pippa, and dog, Lana.

John B. Fuller, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who provides complete orthopaedic care to people of all ages in New Port Richey, Florida, and throughout Pasco County. Dr. Fuller specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. People across the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater metropolitan areas visit the practice for treatment of various health problems, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, hand injuries, and joint pain. 

After completing an evaluation, Dr. Fuller lays out potential treatment options and gives an in-depth explanation of the pros and cons of each option, allowing patients to make well-informed decisions. He can also review alternative treatment strategies that patients present and offer an opinion on their likely efficacy. When possible, the team treats these and other issues using a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Fuller is trained in a wide array of orthopaedic procedures, including arthroplasty (joint replacement), arthroscopy, joint fusion, vascular repair, nerve repair, and advanced reconstructive techniques.

Dr. Fuller attended medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, where he served as a peer academic mentor. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Fuller attended a combined military/civilian orthopaedic residency program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and University Medical Center in El Paso, TX. This is the only combined military/civilian program in the country and it provided a unique opportunity to train alongside many military orthopaedic surgeons. In military orthopaedic training, it is a learning priority to be able to stabilize complex, diverse trauma in austere conditions where a minimum of specialized equipment is available. Dr. Fuller is confident in thinking through uniquely complex problems and finding creative solutions that will meet your needs.

During medical school, Dr. Fuller became particularly interested in the intricate anatomy and function of the hand. Throughout residency, Dr. Fuller’s interest grew and he learned the importance of effective hand function in patient’s professions, recreational activities, and activities of daily living. This motivated Dr. Fuller to attend hand fellowship at the University of New Mexico. In addition to covering the full spectrum of upper extremity pathology, this fellowship puts special emphasis on microsurgical procedures such as nerve repairs, vascular repairs, and flap coverage procedures.

Dr. Fuller is a Florida native who was born and raised in St. Augustine. During his personal time, Dr. Fuller enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey, son Elijah, and daughter Imogene. He is an avid outdoorsman and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. He pursues many activities that build self-reliance, including wilderness survival, martial arts, and homesteading. He looks forward to serving the Gulf Coast area for many years to come!

Call the office of John B. Fuller, MD, today to schedule a new patient appointment, or book your visit online.

Samuel S. Abrams, MD, leads a premier orthopedic hand and upper-extremity practice with locations in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Abrams is a board-certified hand and upper-extremity surgeon.

As a surgeon working with his hands, Dr. Abrams recognizes the importance of maintaining the function and dexterity of the hands and upper extremities for his patients. Dr. Abrams is a board-certified orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon focusing on disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He works with patients to attain their unique goals whether it is to return to work, sport, or just the activities of daily living. He performs the most advanced procedures available including minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy of small joints, and wide awake surgery without anesthesia. Dr. Abrams has developed novel procedures for treating hand arthritis, and he provides a range of evidence-based nonsurgical treatment options. 

After completing his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Abrams earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Abrams then elected to pursue further training in surgery of the hand and upper extremity from the prestigious Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis.

 Dr. Abrams also recognizes his impact on the community as a physician including combating the opioid epidemic by limiting the number of narcotic prescriptions available and taking an active role on local physician community boards. He focuses on providing good perioperative pain control while limiting the number of narcotic pain medications needed, using evidence-based, opioid-sparing pain control protocols. 

In addition to his private practice in Asheville and Hendersonville, Dr. Abrams has taken part in medical aid and surgical training trips to the Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Nicaragua.

Dr. Abrams lives in the Asheville area with his wife and their two children. Outside of work, he continues to enjoy the sports he grew up playing like basketball and soccer.  Since moving to the mountains he has also started exploring other hobbies such as hiking, paddle boarding, and has become an avid One Wheeler. The Abrams family loves the mountains of western North Carolina and enjoys being an active part of such a friendly community.