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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.

Dr. Abeyewardene is one of the orthopaedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Care Specialists in North Palm Beach.  He is committed to providing exceptional care for people living in Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, West Palm Beach, and Boyton Beach, Florida.

He specializes in both non-surgical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.  His particular areas of interest are arthritis, fractures, and tendon and nerve surgery of the hand and elbow. Dr. Abeyewardene also excels in treating athletes of all ages and abilities, treating sports injuries from fingertip to shoulder. 

Dr. Abeyewardene completed his Bachelor of Science in zoology-biomedicine at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He then received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine in Oklahoma City.  Dr. Abeyewardene undertook an orthopedic surgery residency at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI where he was trained in all aspects of orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, fracture management, and joint replacement.  He then completed advanced fellowship training in hand to shoulder surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville.  At his fellowship, he trained under Dr. Paul Dell, one of the preeminent minds in hand surgery for the last 35 years.  After fellowship, he was recruited to join the prestigious Orthopaedic Care Specialists, starting in 2019. 

Dr. Abeyewardene is a skilled surgeon who performs both inpatient and outpatient procedures. Most of his elective procedures are performed on an outpatient basis at a surgery center, where patients can go home the same day. Among other advanced treatments, he offers endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, arthroscopic wrist procedures, and ultrasound-guided injections.  He is committed to a patient-centric care model to create personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s unique needs.  He also understands that health care can be stressful and expensive, and never orders tests or recommends surgery unless absolutely necessary so that health care costs can be kept to a minimum.

Dr. Abeyewardene is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter and is an avid United States soccer and Arsenal F.C. supporter. 

Sohail Shayfer, MD, of Sohail Shayfer, MD Inc. in Encino, California, completed his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through a 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’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and 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 Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center, and the Avanguard Surgical Center, patients have options for getting the care they need. Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.

Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery.  Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.

A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.

Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.

Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.

When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.

Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery.  Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.

A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.

Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.

Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.

When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.

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.

Nick Pappas, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surgery who specializes in various hand and upper extremity conditions. A New Orleans native and graduate of Saint Martin's Episcopal School, Dr. Pappas currently resides in Metairie with his wife Regina (a dentist) and their two-year-old son. His father, who bears the same name, practiced cardiology in the area for over 40 years. Education Undergraduate: Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey Medical: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN Training Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Procedures performed: carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, trigger finger release, thumb/finger joint replacement, ganglion cyst excision, flexor/extensor tendon repairs, hand/wrist ligament repairs, nerve repairs, wrist arthrosc

Dr. Erik J. Carlson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in general orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Carlson offers a broad spectrum of treatment options for common orthopaedic conditions, athletic injuries, and work injuries and impairments. His clinical interests encompass arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair, joint replacement including shoulder replacement, treatment of athletic injuries such as tennis elbow, specialized hand and wrist surgery, and fracture care. At Active Orthopaedics, Dr. Carlson and the staff provide specialized orthopaedic care to the Waterbury community and beyond, offering individualized treatment options and health care plans to meet the specific needs of each patient.

Dr. Carlson graduated from Yale School of Medicine with his medical degree in 2008 and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in 2013 at Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Carlson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and active in the orthopaedic community in Waterbury, CT. He has served as a clinical instructor for orthopaedic trainees at Yale University and Chief of the Hand Surgery service at Waterbury Hospital. He currently is the Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Associate Medical Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital. He currently serves on the board of SOHO Health and the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society.

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.

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.

John B. Fuller, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who provides complete orthopedic 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 orthopedic 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 orthopedic 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.

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. 

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.