About Me
I've always enjoyed helping people and fixing things. Medicine in general, and orthopedics specifically, embody these two interests. Hand surgery as a subspecialty of orthopedics is varied and therefore always interesting. Similarly, the surgical procedures involved vary from small-scale microsurgical procedures to fracture repair necessitate a wide array of skills and techniques. Even within the same surgical procedures, there are differences between patients in terms of anatomy and the unique aspects of each person's needs, which helps ensure that every day is interesting.
Disorders of the hand and wrist can be debilitating, and even seemingly "minor" conditions, such as a trigger finger, can lead to substantial difficulties with comfort or function. I enjoy helping patients regain that function and improve or eliminate their pain.
Every patient is unique and has different needs and goals for their job, daily life or recreational activities. Many patients do not need surgery to get better, but they need to have an understanding of their condition and treatment options in order to come to a shared decision about what is best for them as an individual. When surgery is necessary, I use evidence-based and state-of-the-art procedures to provide people with the best care possible. Many times, this is followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program and always is carried out with care and compassion.
I specialize in treatment of complex disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. My clinical expertise includes arthroscopy of the wrist and hand, management of trauma and complex fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow, compressive neuropathies such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, peripheral nerve and tendon injuries, Dupuytren's disease and arthritis of the wrist and hand. Special procedures I perform include steroid injections and Xiaflex injections.
My research interests include fractures and disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow.
I use evidence-based and state-of-the-art procedures to provide people with the best care possible.
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My Locations
192 Tilley Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403-4440
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Experience
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery