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Dr. Laura Alicia D'Agostino is a distinguished Hand Surgeon with a rich background in orthopedics, known for her expertise in hand and microsurgery. Born in Argentina, Dr. D'Agostino is certified in Hand Surgery by the Argentine Association for Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity and in Orthopedic Surgery by the College of Medical Doctors of Santa Fe, Argentina.

Dr. D'Agostino's journey in the field of medicine includes a Hand Surgery senior fellowship at the Christine M Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery (ACGME accredited). Her postgraduate training in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity was conducted through the Argentine Association. Earlier, she pursued her Residency in Orthopedics at the Hospital Provincial de Rosario, Argentina, and later served as a Clinical Instructor in the Orthopedic Department at the University of Colorado.

Dr. D'Agostino has contributed significantly to her field, co-authoring "Tips and Tricks in Orthopedic Trauma: A case-based approach" (2017) and publishing "Tobacco use and neurogenesis: A theoretical review of pathophysiological mechanisms affecting the outcome of peripheral nerve regeneration" in the Journal of Orthopedics (2020). She has also served as an international guest speaker at the Mexican and Caribbean Hand Surgery international meeting in Oaxaca, Mexico (2013).

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. D'Agostino is not only dedicated to her medical practice but is also actively involved in community service, including volunteering at the Montessori School of Denver, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Volunteers of America, and Helping Hands of Boca Raton. Her personal interests include yoga, hiking, tennis, and reading. Dr. Laura A. D'Agostino brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in the field of Hand Surgery, making her a respected figure in both academic and professional circles.

Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a board-certified orthopedic hand & upper extremity surgeon who practices with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in Houston, Pearland, and Katy, Texas. He graduated with honors from Harvard University and Cornell Medical School. After finishing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine, he completed fellowships in hand surgery and sports medicine.

Dr. Budoff is an expert in open and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He aims to restore function and eliminate pain with minimally invasive procedures. He performs all of his own surgeries, including the one-incision endoscopic carpal tunnel release, the least invasive technique available.

The conditions he commonly treats include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, hand and wrist pain, sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tennis elbow, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and labral repairs.

Dr. Budoff is involved in cutting-edge research on the treatment of upper extremity disorders. He values teaching orthopedic surgeons techniques of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and serves as an associate master instructor for a national organization.

Dr. Budoff sits on several national committees and often lectures at national meetings. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously, he was a leadership fellow for both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Harris County Medical Society.

Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a leading specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery. Make an appointment with Dr. Budoff today to address your orthopedic concerns.

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Mark P. Smith, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Beaufort Orthopaedic Sports & Spine, serving patients in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Hardeeville, South Carolina. With advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Smith provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity.

Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine before completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Indiana University. He then pursued specialized fellowship training at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Smith has been actively involved in orthopaedic research, with work focusing on conditions and treatments involving the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and other areas of the musculoskeletal system. His research has addressed topics such as elbow instability, distal radioulnar joint replacement, Dupuytren’s disease, peripheral nerve injuries, and shoulder replacement. He has also presented research at regional and national orthopaedic meetings.

Dr. Smith takes an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care, helping patients understand their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their health. He is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association for Hand Surgery.

Dr. Mark Ciaglia, DO, at the Woodlands Center for Special Surgery, is a board-certified surgeon and fellowship-trained hand and microsurgeon. With Dr. Ciaglia’s extensive training and experience, everyone living in and around The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, in the greater Houston area, has access to high-quality treatment for injuries, trauma, and degenerative diseases that affect their hand, wrist, and arm.

Dr. Ciaglia grew up in Chicago and stayed close to home when he entered Illinois Wesleyan University. He studied biology and chemistry, graduating with honors, and was accepted to Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

After he completed medical school, Dr. Ciaglia moved to New York City, where he spent five years training in general and trauma surgery in Brooklyn. Although he was well prepared to meet any surgical problem, he wanted to specialize in hand surgery, so he applied to the single hand surgery and microsurgical fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel in Manhattan.

Out of 135 applicants, Dr. Ciaglia was accepted into the fellowship training and had the honor to train under world-renowned hand surgeon Dr. Charles Melone. During his training, Dr. Ciaglia perfected hand surgery and gained recognition as he spoke at state and national meetings about hand surgery.

With his exceptional qualifications, Dr. Ciaglia can address all upper extremity surgical needs. He lives locally in The Woodlands and looks forward to providing care for his neighbors and those in surrounding communities.

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Dr. Glenn Carwell brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for the FAA. With a distinguished career spanning decades, he has dedicated himself to the fields of aviation medicine and surgery, ensuring the safety and well-being of pilots and aircrew.

Dr. Carwell served as a Flight Surgeon for the MAC 512 C5A Wing at Dover Air Force Base for five years during his tenure in the Air Force Reserves. His commitment to aviation medicine continued in the Naval Reserves, where he held the position of Flight Surgeon for the VFC12 Aggressor Squadron at Oceana and VR56 NAS Norfolk. He retired as a Captain in 1999, leaving behind
a legacy of excellence in military aviation healthcare.

A passionate aviator himself, Dr. Carwell holds an Air Transport Pilot Certificate with over 5,000 flight hours and owns a Cessna 340 aircraft. His first-hand experience as a pilot enriches his understanding of the complexities and demands of aviation, making him uniquely qualified to assess the medical fitness of other aviators.

Dr. Carwell is a 1970 graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical School, followed by postgraduate residency training at Duke University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the University of Vienna, Austria. He is board certified in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, with national specialty certification in Surgery of the Hand. His active-duty service as an Air Force Flight Surgeon began in 1972, where he worked with RF4-C Phantoms at Shaw AFB, eventually rising to the position of Chief of Flight Medicine.

Since 1979, Dr. Carwell has practiced plastic surgery in the Tidewater area, specializing in cosmetic, microsurgery, and reconstructive procedures. His contributions to the medical field extend beyond practice; he has published over
twenty articles and book chapters, sharing his knowledge and insights with the medical community.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Carwell is devoted to his family, married to Lynn Chapman and proud father of four children and five grandchildren. He has also served as the past president of The Military Aviation Museum Board and is currently a city-appointed Commissioner of the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission.

With his extensive background in aviation medicine and surgery, Dr. Glenn Carwell stands as a trusted resource for pilots seeking comprehensive medical evaluations.

Dr. Gregory Farino, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist conditions. He completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Penn State University–Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Farino earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, where he graduated AOA, and completed his undergraduate education at DeSales University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Dr. Farino is an affiliate provider with 360 Orthopedics, where he sees patients in the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch offices, and performs procedures at Premier Surgery Center. His clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals. Outside of medicine, Dr. Farino enjoys ancient Greek and Roman history, physical fitness, and traveling.

Amish Naik MD PHD Orthopedics Surgery

Amish Naik MD PHD Orthopedics Surgery is a full-service orthopedic practice that offers cutting-edge technology for diagnosing and treating bone and joint conditions and injuries. Amish Naik, MD, PhD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he provides women, men, and children in the North Jersey and New York Metropolitan areas a seamless, patient-first therapeutic experience. Because injuries and debilitating pain can strike at any time. Naik is a member of the RWJ Barnabas Orthopedic Group and is affiliated with the following hospitals and surgery centers: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston New Jersey, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City New Jersey, Short Hills Surgery Center in Melbourne New Jersey, and Livingston Surgery Center in Livingston New Jersey.

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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.

Dr. J. Taylor Lackey is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon dedicated to providing expert care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and peripheral nerves. With specialized training in minimally invasive techniques, microsurgery, and complex reconstructive procedures, Dr. Lackey delivers personalized treatment plans focused on restoring function, relieving pain, and improving quality of life.

He treats a wide range of conditions, including fractures, dislocations, ligament and tendon injuries, carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, nerve injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and thumb arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, finger contractures, trigger finger, DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis, ganglion and mucous cysts, and pediatric hand conditions such as trigger thumb, syndactyly, and fractures.

Dr. Lackey offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs. His services include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, wrist arthroscopy, in-office procedures, tendon transfers, joint replacements, nerve repairs, and fracture management. Non-operative care options include bracing, splinting, casting, and therapeutic injections. With in-office X-ray capabilities, patients receive prompt, efficient care without the need for outside imaging.

Known for his collaborative approach, Dr. Lackey works closely with referring providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care. He prioritizes timely access for urgent cases and sees patients at a conveniently located practice equipped with modern, patient-focused facilities.

Whether your patients need relief from chronic joint pain, care for an acute injury, or treatment for complex nerve conditions, Dr. Lackey combines surgical expertise with a compassionate, individualized approach to help them return to the activities they love.

With his longstanding commitment to academic excellence, Mark E. Elzik, MD, brings that same focus to South Orange County Orthopaedics, Inc, in Mission Viejo, California. A skilled, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Elzik specializes in surgery of the elbow, wrist, hand and microvascular system.

Dr. Elzik spent grew up in Orange County before moving to North Carolina to attend Duke University. He went to medical school at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, a medical honor society limited to the top 1% of medical students.

Dr. Elzik returned to California to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery through the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He refined his surgical skills during a fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand Center, learning from world renowned hand surgeon Dr. A. Lee Osterman. Dr. Elzik was elected to the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) 2018 Physician of Excellence List.

As an accomplished surgeon, Dr. Elzik now shares his knowledge with others by lecturing at national professional events and publishing medical articles. He has a broad base of skills, and assists patients with surgical solutions to a wide range of orthopaedic issues.

When not at work, Dr. Elzik is a fan of college basketball, water sports and quality time at home barbecuing with friends and family.  

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Mary Elizabeth Gibson, MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon (Hand Surgery), specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. Dr. Gibson also has training in general orthopaedics and fracture management of patients of all ages and also has a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand

Born and raised in the Houston area, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Tulsa. She worked in the Texas Medical Center as an RN before attending medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This unique background has given her an appreciation for healthcare at all levels, and the understanding of a collaborative approach to patient care.

Dr. Gibson completed orthopaedic residency at Orlando Health, a high volume hospital, which provided a broad educational base. During her time in Orlando, she served as administrative chief resident, and also earned the Resident Community Service Award for her work on a public service campaign to raise awareness of firework related injuries.

She then went on to complete Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, which included microvascular and peripheral nerve surgery. After fellowship, she worked in private practice in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Gibson and her family are thrilled at the opportunity to return to Texas. She is a member of several professional organizations including Texas Medical Association, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.

At Northeast Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Gibson specializes in the treatment of traumatic and degenerative conditions of the upper extremity including trigger finger, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, peripheral nerve injury, ganglion cyst, tendon problems, sport injuries, hand and wrist arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and fracture management. She appreciates the beneficial impact surgery can have, but believes that nonsurgical treatments including therapy, injections, and activity modification should be attempted first. Dr. Gibson prides herself in building a patient specific treatment plan to best meet the patients’ needs.

Publications

Cardin S, Faber R, Miller D, Gibson ME, Lewellyn B. Encouraging Firework Safety Through Public Service Announcements. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Jan 22:S0363-5023(21)

Heydemann, J., Hartline, B., Gibson, M. E., Ambrose, C. G., Munz, J. W., Galpin, M., Gary, J. L. (2016, June 15). Do Transsacral-transiliac Screws Across Uninjured Sacroiliac Joints Affect Pain and Functional Outcomes in Trauma Patients? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(6), 1417-1421.

Mehta, J., Gibson, M.E., Amaro-Driedger, D., & Hussain, M. (2016, June 13). Thoracic epidural analgesia to control malignant pain until viability in a pregnant patient. JPR Journal of Pain Research, 2016 (9),357-60.

Lewellyn, B. J. & Gibson, M.E. (2019, June 20). Firework Safety: Facebook Live Video. Orlando Health Facebook Page.

Gibson, M.E. (2019, July 2). Fireworks Safety: Live Interview. Spectrum News 13. Orlando, FL.

Gibson M.E. (2019, July 10). Firework Injuries: Live Interview. WFTV Channel 9 News. Orlando, FL

Kaitlyn Stevens, DO is a fellowship trained hand and wrist surgeon with a foundation in board certified general surgery. She is known for her expertise in advanced surgical techniques and her commitment to thoughtful, personalized care that restores function and improves quality of life. Her clinical interests include Dupuytren’s contracture, fracture care, tendon reconstruction, infection management, in office procedures using WALANT, common hand concerns, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance the overall patient experience.

Dr. Stevens grew up in a small town in Central Michigan, in the middle of a cornfield, where there are more cows than people. As the middle of five, 2 brothers on either side, she grew up as a multi-sport athlete with a deep passion for sport, friendly competition, and overall health and fitness. During her undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University, she participated in multiple study abroad programs, including her first medical mission trip. Her love for travel, international adventure, and providing for underprivileged communities with minimal access to quality health care ignited across these experiences. Her goal is to incorporate this passion for serving underprivileged communities into her practice. She graduated medical school with honors from VCOM in South Carolina, and then returned to the ‘Mitten’ for her residency in General Surgery, where she served as Chief Resident, and later became board certified in general surgery. Her initial training translated further into Hand Surgical specialization at Kettering Health Network.

It is throughout this dedication and personal experience facing adversity that she learned of the vital impact an invaluable patient-physician relationship has on longevity. Whether confronting sport, career, or life-altering milestones, Dr. Stevens understands the importance of a patient-centered care team and physician advocacy. Making a return after a distal radius fracture taught her how to be the team captain for her patients and their ailments. She strives to see patients come back to a life they love. Throughout her training as a Hand Surgeon, she gained knowledge and expertise in caring for traumatic, acute, and chronic injuries, attending to vascular, nerve, bony, and tissue imbalances, harmonizing the interplay of complex anatomy within the human hand, restoring movement and dexterity. 

She believes treating patients is a true privilege. As a Hand Surgeon, she looks forward to working together with her patients to overcome vulnerabilities and access their triumphs, while reaching and realizing their fullest individual potential. Whether procedural or non-operative, the integral longitudinal follow-up and authentic patient-physician relationships will strive to bring motion, purpose, and precision to her patients’ lives. Patient journeys from injury to recovery, loss of function to gain of strength, and time off work to career advancement, are goals she envisions seeing to fruition. Dr. Stevens is honored and eager to meet and work together with her patients to achieve their unique hand-related goals. 

When Dr. Stevens is not in the OR, she enjoys scuba diving with her husband, marine science, water sports, hiking, outdoor adventure, traveling with friends and family, running, baking, mountain biking, football!, playing musical instruments, family time, photography, and snuggling her doggos. Her movie genre of choice is comedy! 

John C. Crick, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with added certifications in hand surgery at Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. His comprehensive education and background make him an expert specialist in hand and wrist surgery.

Dr. Crick attended medical school at the University of Michigan and then continued with an internship at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California. He then went on to practice emergency medicine as a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Dr. Crick found his special interest in trauma and continued to complete an orthopedic residency and fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand where he continues to serve on the self-assessment examination committee.

He has been recognized as a top surgeon by Castle Connelly for over 10 years. Dr. Crick has published over a dozen scientific articles on nerve and artery injuries, children’s hand fractures, athletic injuries of the hand, wrist fractures, tissue plasminogen activator, and the legal aspects of reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Dr. Crick is a recipient of the Beal’s Award for outstanding scientific paper by the Duval County Medical Society. In addition to his many research contributions, he continues to dedicate time to teaching, having served as a faculty member for orthopedic training in Lima, Peru.

He helps patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb or hand arthritis, hand and wrist injuries, hand fractures, Dupuytren’s disease, trigger finger, DeQuervain’s tendonitis, wrist arthroscopy, tendon injury, ligament injury, and gamekeeper’s thumb.

Call the clinic or schedule an appointment online today to learn how Dr. Crick can help you with your hand and wrist needs.

Dedicated to modern, innovative approaches to treating hand and wrist conditions, board-certified orthopedist Teddy Atik, MD, FAAOS, provides integrative care at Central Jersey Hand Surgery. Dr. Atik treats patients at the practice’s locations in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Atik went through extensive patient care training. He completed a comprehensive orthopedic surgery residency at the NYU Medical Center and Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. 

Dr. Atik then finished a competitive fellowship program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he gained extensive training in hand and microsurgery. He’s now board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 

Additionally, Dr. Atik maintains professional memberships with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Medical Association, the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, among others. 

Because of Dr. Atik’s dedication to research-driven treatments and continuing education, he earned multiple recognitions as one of the “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly and the prestigious Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” award.

Dr. Atik is one of the pioneers of Xiaflex and Needle Aponeurotomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture in the U.S. since 2008 having traveled to France and learned the procedure first hand from the doctor that invented it. He is a co-designer of a safe and effective device for the treatment of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Release being used by hundreds of surgeons around the United States.

Dr Atik is one of a few providers offering innovative techniques in basal joint arthroplasty using the BioPro Modular implant and the Medartis Touch Implant to preserve the trapezium when clinically indicated for the appropriate patients. He is also well versed on suture anchor suspensionplasty . Please book your consultation to see if you are a candidate for those innovative techniques. 

Dr. Atik currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice. 

Known for his expertise in complex hand and wrist conditions, board-certified orthopedist Raymond Decker Jr., MD, FACS, FAAOS, ABIME, CIME, can help patients recover from the pain and restore their hand functions. Dr. Decker cares for patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Decker went through extensive patient care training. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Decker then finished a hand and microsurgery fellowship at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. 

Not only is Dr. Decker board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, but he also has advanced training and professional affiliations. Dr. Decker is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. 

He even maintains memberships with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Medical Association, and the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, to name a few. As a specialized medical expert, Dr. Decker is a respected certified Independent Medical Examiner and is affiliated with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. 

Dr. Decker currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice. 

As a renowned expert in complex hand and wrist conditions, board-certified orthopedist Gary Pess, MD, FACS, FAAOS, brings a wealth of knowledge to Central Jersey Hand Surgery. He cares for patients at the state-of-the-art practice locations in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey. 

Dr. Pess earned his Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn. After graduating, Dr. Pess completed a comprehensive orthopedic surgery residency at the New York University Langone Health Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City. 

To further his expertise, Dr. Pess went through an in-depth fellowship in hand surgery, upper extremity surgery and microsurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Pess is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand. He was also trained in Needle Aponeurotomy in Paris, France.

Throughout his career, Dr. Pess has furthered his education and maintained professional affiliations to ensure he stays up to date with the latest advancements in medicine. He holds a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery, in addition to memberships with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Medical Association, among others. He’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.  

He is the co-inventor of a knife used for minimally invasive trigger finger release and a world-wide expert in Needle Aponeurotomy and Xiaflex for Dupuytren’s contracture.

Because of Dr. Pess’ dedication to high-quality patient care and continuing education, he’s the recipient of numerous awards. Dr. Pess was listed as one of the prestigious Castle Connely “Top Doctors,” in addition to multiple recognitions as one of the “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly. 

Dr. Pess currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice.