As one of the leading orthopedic programs in the region, we offer:

• Team approach: Your care is in the hands of specialized hand surgeons, therapists and advanced practice providers (APPs). We work closely together to provide you with the most effective surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
• Specialized expertise and skill: Our surgeons and therapists have certifications in hand, wrist and elbow care, including specialization in types of care that bring you the most advanced treatments. Our high patient volumes mean we regularly treat a wide range of conditions, both common and rare. Physicians from throughout the region refer their patients to us, trusting us to take on the most complex cases. The vast majority of certified hand therapists in Vermont and northern New York treat patients within UVM Health, giving you access to the most experienced hand specialists in the region.
• Full range of treatments: Our hand and upper extremity surgeons provide the entire range of treatment options, from routine procedures to complex reconstructive surgeries. We offer multiple advanced options such as nerve reconstruction, microvascular surgery, pediatric upper extremity surgery and replantation of severed digits or hands. We track all our outcomes, so we know we’re offering the most effective options.
• Access to care: If you’re traveling to visit our specialists, our goal is to coordinate all necessary tests on one day. Follow-up visits via digital health and a team approach with advanced practice providers make it more convenient to access your care.
• Research emphasis: As part of a health system anchored by an academic medical center, our physician-leaders are active researchers, many of whom are training the next generation of experts. We are at the forefront of research into upper extremity orthopedic care.