Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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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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.
Read more about our practice and quality care here.
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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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.
“Welcoming friendly staff. Prompt, minimal waiting.
Dr Abrams is very nice, listens, explained options, answered questions. It was a very good and productive first visit!”
Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
210 S. Broad St.
Brevard, NC 28712
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Dr. Mark Elzik, MD
Hand Surgeon
5.0(2)
653 Camino de los Mares
#109
San Clemente, CA 92673
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.
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.
At Oguayo Orthopedics, we are proud to deliver exceptional orthopedic care to adults and children in the Humble and Cypress areas of Texas. Under the expert guidance of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Oguayo, our team provides personalized, patient-centered solutions for chronic joint pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Oguayo brings an impressive educational and professional background to the practice. After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Furthering his expertise, he pursued a fellowship in hand surgery at the prestigious University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Florida. Dr. Oguayo remains deeply engaged in the medical community as a member of the Texas Medical Association and through ongoing education with organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Specializing in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, Dr. Oguayo is known for his skill in managing trigger finger, Dupuytren’s disease, and other chronic hand deformities. Oguayo Orthopedics offers both non-surgical therapies and minimally invasive surgical options, addressing issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fractures with a focus on restoring function and quality of life.
Our practice is built on a foundation of compassionate, high-quality care. By emphasizing the least invasive treatment strategies, Dr. Oguayo and our dedicated team prioritize your musculoskeletal health through tailored medical interventions and rehabilitative techniques. Flexible appointments are available at our Humble and Cypress locations to meet your needs, all within a welcoming environment designed to provide the personalized orthopedic care you deserve.
Take the first step toward better joint health—schedule your consultation today by booking online or calling one of our offices.
At Oguayo Orthopedics, we are proud to deliver exceptional orthopedic care to adults and children in the Humble and Cypress areas of Texas. Under the expert guidance of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Oguayo, our team provides personalized, patient-centered solutions for chronic joint pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Oguayo brings an impressive educational and professional background to the practice. After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Furthering his expertise, he pursued a fellowship in hand surgery at the prestigious University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Florida. Dr. Oguayo remains deeply engaged in the medical community as a member of the Texas Medical Association and through ongoing education with organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Specializing in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, Dr. Oguayo is known for his skill in managing trigger finger, Dupuytren’s disease, and other chronic hand deformities. Oguayo Orthopedics offers both non-surgical therapies and minimally invasive surgical options, addressing issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fractures with a focus on restoring function and quality of life.
Our practice is built on a foundation of compassionate, high-quality care. By emphasizing the least invasive treatment strategies, Dr. Oguayo and our dedicated team prioritize your musculoskeletal health through tailored medical interventions and rehabilitative techniques. Flexible appointments are available at our Humble and Cypress locations to meet your needs, all within a welcoming environment designed to provide the personalized orthopedic care you deserve.
Take the first step toward better joint health—schedule your consultation today by booking online or calling one of our offices.
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.
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.
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.
Sotirios Papafragkou, MD, FACS, is a triple board-certified surgeon at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island in Roslyn Heights, New York. Dr. Papafragkou is board-certified in plastic surgery, hand and microvascular surgery, and general surgery. He is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
Dr. Papafragkou is proud to serve the communities in Long Island and New York City. In addition to his plastic surgery training, Dr. Papafragkou completed three additional fellowships. In Belgium, he was trained under the world-renowned Dr. Blondeel, specifically for breast reconstruction and microvascular surgery. Moreover, he completed an additional aesthetics fellowship under the world expert in eyelid surgery, Dr. Mark Codner, in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Papafragkou also completed a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, now part of Rutgers University. He specializes in breast reductions with a short scar technique, blepharoplasties, endoscopic brow lifts, breast reconstruction, augmentation, and lift, body contouring, and hand surgery.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Papafragkou completed a general surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center on Long Island. He completed his formal plastic and reconstructive training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He also completed a hand and microvascular fellowship and cosmetic and oculoplastic fellowship. Dr. Papafragkou rounded out his training by completing a breast reconstruction fellowship in Belgium.
Dr. Papafragkou is passionate about teaching and medical research. He participated in studies at Columbia University as well as at Mount Sinai West, formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt in New York City. He has received the 2006-2007 award for outstanding resident research. Dr. Papafragkou has published several studies in prestigious medical journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.
At this orthopedic hand and microvascular fellowship, Dr. Papafragkou treated complex hand and upper extremity trauma, including nerve injuries. He also treats hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s contracture, trigger fingers, and cubital tunnel. At his aesthetic and oculoplastic fellowship, he focused on cosmetic eyelid surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, facelifts, and endoscopic brow lifts. At his Breast Reconstruction fellowship, Dr. Papafragkou was exposed to post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Papafragkou is fluent in his native Greek language.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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