
Overview
I have been practicing in hand surgery since 2002. I find the complex anatomy of upper extremity fascinating, hence my interest in hand surgery. The patient population I see ranges from toddler to patients in their 90s and beyond. My approach to taking care of patients is to take time to listen. I try to relate to my patients by finding out a bit about them other than what brought them in to see me. I find that by doing so, I can team up with my patients to treat their orthopaedic injuries and address their concerns arising from the injury or chronic condition. I find it gratifying to help my patients recover and humbling that patients trust me to be part of their recovery journey. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, sewing and spending time with my family.
Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
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- POS
- PPO
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- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC 27502
James R. Urbaniak, MD, Sports Sciences Institute
I have the opportunity to help restore function and allow patients to resume what they want and need to do. Some patients just need to understand their condition, while others may benefit from therapy or surgery. I treat conditions in the upper extremity, from the elbow to the hand. This includes common conditions, such as fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries of the hand, wrist, or forearm. I also treat nerve compressions in the wrist or elbow, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome, arthritis of the thumb, hand, and wrist, and tendonitis. I also see patients of all ages for less common conditions, such as vascular disorders and developmental and acquired conditions. Outside of work, I enjoy sports and spending time with my family. Dr. Hammert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
George Edwards-Iii is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Edwards-Iii has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Edwards-Iii is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Terry Messer is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Messer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Messer is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMs. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- OsteoarthritisMs. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisMs. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Tennis ElbowMs. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisMs. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.

