Dr. Craig B. Luplow

Craig Luplow (“Loop-low”), MD, is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon who joined Pacific Rim Orthopedic Surgeons in 2024. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University, followed by a hand and upper extremity fellowship at SUNY Buffalo. His diverse training across the U.S. has shaped him into a compassionate, well-rounded physician.

Dr. Luplow specializes in treating orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity, including fractures, arthritis, nerve compressions, and sports injuries. He performs procedures such as carpal tunnel release (endoscopic and open), nerve decompressions, trigger finger release, tendon and ligament repairs, fracture fixation, wrist and elbow arthroscopy, and shoulder arthroplasty. He is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care to help patients return to the activities they love.

Originally from Wyoming, Dr. Luplow and his family are excited to settle in Bellingham. With their two kids and two dogs, they enjoy skiing, backpacking, and river adventures. He also enjoys woodworking, DIY projects, 3D printing, playing guitar, hockey, and learning new skills—his motto: “Always be learning.”.

Dr. Luplow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brachial Plexopathy. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.