Overview
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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Luplow has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Jimmy Dang is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Dang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Luplow isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Luplow isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.