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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.

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.

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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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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Navid Ghalambor, MD, is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow and wrist surgeries, with special emphasis on the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions.
​He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California - Keck School of Medicine.
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He subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Southern California – Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. Ghalambor underwent fellowship training in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction at the renowned Harvard Shoulder Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston. He also underwent an adult arthritis and reconstruction fellowship at the UCLA/Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles.

​Dr. Navid Ghalambor was awarded the graduate research fellowship during his medical school training at USC. During his orthopaedic surgery training at USC, he was chosen by the faculty to be a chief resident of the program, which was one of the largest orthopaedic residencies in the country. Dr. Ghalambor has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of orthopaedic surgery at USC for 12 years and during this time he has been involved in the training of orthopaedic surgery residents at the USC Sports Service. He has also served as an instructor of orthopaedic surgery at the Harvard Orthopaedic Surgery Program.

​Dr. Ghalambor has published numerous articles in peer reviewed orthopaedic surgery journals including articles on shoulder arthroplasty, instability and stiffness. He has given numerous local and national presentations including those at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
His research has been presented at international orthopaedic surgery meetings. Dr. Ghalambor is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, California Orthopaedic Association, Codman Shoulder Society, and Southern California Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has been voted as being one of the “top doctors” in Orange County by Orange Coast Magazine and Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Ghalambor has also been chosen as one of the Southern California’s top doctors by Castle Connolly Medical, LTD.

​​Dr. Ghalambor enjoys trail running and hiking. One of his most memorable sports experiences was being the head coach of his son’s AYSO soccer team for 4 years and leading his BU10 Team to local and regional finals. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and oil painting.

Andrew L. Foret, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who joined the team at the Center for Orthopaedics in Lake Charles and Jennings, Louisiana, in 2011. Dr. Foret is known as a compassionate and expert surgeon who carefully walks his patients through each procedure so they know what to expect and ensures they receive the best care possible. 

Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dr. Foret earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge and his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon and a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Dr. Foret is board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and is the only surgeon in Southwest Louisiana to earn the added qualifications of Certification in Surgery of the Hand from the ABS. He has been involved in numerous research projects relating to hand surgery, many of which have been published. Dr. Foret is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Originally from Texas, Dr. Eric Waetjen earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and his Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, where he was recognized as the most outstanding resident. Dr. Waetjen completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  

Dr. Waetjen has been involved in numerous research projects relating to hand surgery. He practiced as a general surgeon before beginning his fellowship and worked as an anatomy teaching assistant at the University of Texas School of Medicine while completing his doctorate. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. 

Dr. Waetjen specializes in hand and wrist surgery and treatment, including forearm and hand fractures, wrist arthroscopy, micro-surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, small joint replacement, nerve compression, pediatric hand surgery, sport-related injuries and more.

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.

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. 

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.