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Rishi Jindal, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the San Diego, California, community through his practice Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Jindal earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Pomona College in Claremont, California. With a keen interest in health care, he received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. While there, he completed a plastic surgery fellowship and an integrated plastic surgery residency. Always looking to expand his skills, Dr. Jindal also completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Jindal is widely known for his aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery skills, even complex revisions. He offers body contouring and liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast reductions for patients looking to balance and smooth their body lines, particularly after weight loss.

Furthermore, Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery provides top-tier breast augmentation or restoration procedures, including breast implant removal or revision. Even amid deeply personal medical processes and decisions, patients can count on Dr. Jindal’s reassuring bedside manner and reliable expertise.

Dr. Jindal is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a recipient of numerous awards and honors.

To begin pursuing your aesthetic goals, book a consultation with Dr. Jindal today by calling the Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery office or scheduling online.

John D. Hand, M.D.

John Hand, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in care of the upper extremity. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse. His residency followed at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hand then completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Western York. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic surgery (ABOS).

Dr. Hand evaluates and treats disorders from the elbow to the fingertips, simple to complex, in the adolescent and adult population primarily. Each patient is given undivided attention, a thorough explanation of the condition, and instruction on different treatment options. His approach to treating patients has always been one of shared decision making, such that the plan of care aligns with the patient's preferences and values.

Dr. Hand has been recognized by Castle and Connolly as a regional "top doctor” for over fifteen consecutive years. He believes in supporting the greater Sarasota community with educational efforts and volunteerism. Like his partners, Drs. Schofield and Bright, he has been a clinical assistant professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine since 2005. He has also provided volunteer surgical services for the uninsured via the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Community Medical Clinic throughout his career.

Kevin A. Laroche, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2020. He specializes in managing injuries both nonoperatively and operatively by specifically utilizing evidence-based medicine to address pathologies from the fingertip to the elbow. For injuries that require surgical operative management, Dr. Laroche performs some procedures using only local anesthesia allowing his patients to avoid general anesthesia.

Dr. Laroche was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Hunter College in New York City, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors. He went on to attend the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. After medical school, Dr. Laroche completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Following his time in Charlottesville, he completed additional subspecialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. During his fellowship, Dr. Laroche received extensive and comprehensive training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including microvascular surgery and upper extremity joint replacements. Also, he has multiple peer-reviewed publications, and his research has been presented at regional and national conferences.

In his spare time, Dr. Laroche enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Arthur J. Taylor, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 1996. At the practice's offices in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses on the treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow disorders.
Dr. Taylor is an associate professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine within the Department of Hand and Microsurgery at University Medical Center in Las Vegas. In this capacity, he applies his specialty training in microvascular surgery and is actively involved in solving problems requiring replantation or transplantation of tissue. He is also chief of orthopedic and hand surgery at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Previously, Dr. Taylor served as head of the hand surgery at Carle Foundation Hand Center in Urbana, Illinois, as well as a faculty member within the department of surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

Dr. Taylor most recently participated as a clinical investigator that led to the expanded use of Xiaflex®, a drug used to non-surgically treat Dupuytren’s Contracture, a condition that can cause one or more fingers to stay bent toward the palm.

Dr. Taylor was born in Manhasset, New York, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983 from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. He then attended Chicago Medical School, where he received a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1988.

He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 1993 and subsequently completed a hand fellowship the following year at the same facility.

Kayvon R. Golshani, MD, joined Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2018 and sees patients at their office in Henderson, Nevada. He specializes in the non-surgical and surgical management of traumatic and degenerative disorders of the shoulder, arm, hand, wrist, elbow, and forearm.

Dr. Golshani graduated with honors from Miami University in 2008, earning a Bachelor of Arts. He subsequently received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2012 and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

After medical school, Dr. Golshani completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. During his training, he worked on research in various aspects of the field, including resident education, tennis elbow, soft-tissue coverage for infected total knee replacement, and upper extremity injuries in weightlifters.

Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Golshani pursued an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training, specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery as well as microsurgery at Tufts University in Boston. During this time, he worked under the guidance of several world-renowned hand surgeons at both Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital. He also completed research on biceps tendon ruptures and served as a clinical instructor in Orthopedic Surgery for Tufts University School of Medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Golshani enjoys weightlifting, hiking, socializing with friends, and traveling the world. Dr. Golshani was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is fluent in English and Farsi, and speaks some Spanish.

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. 

As a native of Monmouth County, Jeremy Ruskin, MD, is excited to provide care of the hand, wrist, and elbow to his patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery. Dr. Ruskin treats patients in the practice’s offices in Eatontown, Freehold, and Toms River.

Dr. Ruskin earned his bachelor’s degree with highest honors in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. From there, he attended Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School and earned his Doctorate of Medicine. He remained at Rutgers-Newark where he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Finally, Dr. Ruskin completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Stony Brook University in Long Island.

As a part of his practice, Dr. Ruskin takes care of injuries from the elbow down to the fingers. He has a special interest traumatic injuries of the elbow including biceps and triceps tendon ruptures, fracture care, the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries, surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and sports injuries. His aim is to take care of all of your upper extremity needs, both surgically and non-surgically.

Dr. Ruskin is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has obtained a separate subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, 2 sons, and dog, cooking and eating, and working out.

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. 

As a leader in integrative conservative care and complex minimally invasive hand and wrist surgery, board-certified orthopedist George Gabuzda, MD, FACS, FAAOS, is a trusted practitioner. He treats patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery, which has modern offices in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

Dr. Gabuzda earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Philadelphia University Thomas Jefferson Medical School (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College). After graduating, Dr. Gabuzda completed an orthopedic surgery residency through the University of Connecticut in Hartford. To further his expertise, Dr. Gabuzda went through an in-depth hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious Tufts University in Boston. 

Staying updated with both nonsurgical and surgical hand and wrist treatments is important to Dr. Gabuzda. He’s board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

Dr. Gabuzda is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Gabuzda maintains a professional membership with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

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

With his dedication to advancements in non-operative alternative treatments and surgical procedures, Board-certified Hand Surgeon, Gregory G. Fedorcik, MD, FACS, is a trusted expert for patients suffering from hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow ailments. He treats patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery, with office locations in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

Dr. Fedorcik earned his Bachelor of Science from Hamilton College, Medical Degree from SGUSOM, and then completed his five year Surgery Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ in 2005.  

Following residency Dr. Fedorcik trained at Duke University Medical Center’s highly competitive Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Fellowship program in Durham, North Carolina.  During his fellowship he gained extensive experience learning and working with world leaders in hand and upper extremity surgery. 

Continuing his education and providing evidence based treatment is important to Dr. Fedorcik. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Founder’s Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a member of the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, the Duke Hand Society, the Piedmont Orthopedic Society, and the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, among others.  

Dr. Fedorcik has particular interest and expertise in minimally invasive treatment of distal radius fractures, wrist arthroscopy for sports related ligament injuries, carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes, and remains current with the most advanced treatment options for hand and wrist arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction.  

Dr. Fedorcik continues to be recognized annually as one of the prestigious Castle Connely “Top Doctors,” and is highlighted as a “Top Doctor” in Inside Jersey magazine.  

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

Dr. Troum grew up in North Carolina where he attended medical school at Wake Forest University after graduating college from Emory University in Atlanta. He completed a residency in surgery at Mercer University and then returned to Wake Forest for an orthopedic fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Troum is board certified in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) as well as a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at UNT/TCOM in the Performing Arts Medicine department and a consulting reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Dr. Troum has been practicing exclusively hand surgery for over 25 years and has been in the Dallas-Ft Worth community since 2000. He has appeared as a medical expert in the national media including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times and has published many journal articles and book chapters on topics including arthroscopy, vascular disease, hand infections, tumors, and various subjects in general surgery. Dr. Troum was also recognized by the Texas State Legislature when he received an honorary commission as Surgeon General of Texas in 2004.

Dr. Troum brings his experience and expertise to The Bone & Joint Clinic practicing in the Southlake and Fort Worth offices.