The 20 Best Trigger Thumb Doctors Near Me in Mount Pleasant, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Trigger Thumb near Mount Pleasant, SC. Of these, 7 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Hand Institute Of Charleston - Mount Pleasant

    1625 Hospital Drive, Suite 350, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Angermeier is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Angermeier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics At Chuck Dawley Medical Park

    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Building A, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Josef K. Eichinger, M.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty focus in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was formerly the chief of orthopaedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is a retired Colonel from the US Army Medical Corps and previously deployed to Afghanistan with the 541st Forward Surgical Team.Dr. Eichinger received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his M.D. degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and the Harvard shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship in Boston. Dr. Eichinger is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is on the editorial board for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Research and for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery for CME and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Orthopedics, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Eichinger has presented research and lectured at numerous national meetings. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters in such journals as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Research, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Military Medicine.Dr. Eichinger's special areas of interest include total joint replacement surgery of the shoulder and elbow; surgical and non-surgical treatment of all shoulder and elbow disorders; sports medicine for overhead and throwing athletes, including baseball, tennis, and golf; and arthroscopic surgery. He also has expertise in the treatment of failed prior shoulder and elbow surgery as well as complex clavicle (collarbone), shoulder (proximal humerus), and elbow fractures.Dr. Eichinger has [completed countless areas of research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=eichinger+jk+%5Bau%5D) including, but not limited to, Orthopaedic Application of Cryotherapy, Muscle Tendon Transfers Around the Shoulder, Scapular Fractures After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, and more. Watch how [he provided relief and treatment for his patient](https://player.vimeo.com/video/440837010), Todd, through double shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Eichinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Eichinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Hand Institute Of Charleston - Mount Pleasant

    1625 Hospital Drive, Suite 350, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Kokko is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Kokko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.

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    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics At Chuck Dawley Medical Park

    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Building A, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Schedule an appointment with Charles Andrew Daly, M.D., in Charleston, SC. Specializes in Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery at MUSC Health. Dr. Daly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Kienbock's Disease, Erb's Palsy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Daly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

    MUSC Health Plastic Surgery At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milton Armstrong, M.D. is a plastic surgeon with additional training and expertise in hand \& microsurgery. Dr Armstrong's practice includes management of routine hand problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers and arthritis. He has expertise in re-attaching amputated fingers and hands and reconstructing pediatric problems, such as webbing of fingers, duplicated digits, and absent thumbs. He has performed over 2,000 breast reductions, hundreds of body contouring operations, burn repairs with skin grafts and microsurgical reconstructions. His expertise, coupled with that of his practice colleagues, makes MUSC Plastic Surgery the most comprehensive destination for state-of-the-art plastic, hand and reconstructive care.His training includes full training in general surgery (5 years) with an additional 12-month research experience at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in plastic surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine and a one-year fellowship in hand surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine program. These nine years of post-graduate training after medical school and 29 years of academic practice make Dr. Armstrong uniquely suited to manage complex reconstructive problems.As an educator, Dr. Armstrong has had the opportunity to train over 50 plastic surgeons, many of whom have gone on to academic careers themselves. He is a director of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the Board of the Directors of the American Association for Hand Surgery,In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. Armstrong serves the Medical University of South Carolina as the chief of plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery and the program director for the 3-year plastic surgery program the flagship Plastic Surgery program in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics

    Office

    594 Lone Tree Dr Bldg 6, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Price is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery

    Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mcfadden is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Advanced in Trigger Thumb

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reginald Brooker is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brooker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Carney is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Carney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Muirhead is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Muirhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Trigger Thumb
    Orthopedics

    Charleston Hand Therapy Center

    8950 University Blvd Ste 200, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ernst is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ernst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Trigger Thumb
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 218, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Macilwaine is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Macilwaine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Synovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Trigger Thumb?

    Trigger finger or thumb, also known as digital stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which a finger or thumb is stuck in a position as if it were squeezing a trigger. When the thumb or finger straightens, it may do so with a snap, as if a trigger were being released. Trigger finger or thumb is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds a tendon due to inflammation, and often occurs from work that requires repetitive gripping motions. The condition is more common in women and people with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout, or can also occur as a complication of carpal tunnel surgery.

    When should I see a Trigger Thumb doctor near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Trigger Thumb doctor near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Trigger Thumb doctors near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Trigger Thumb doctors near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Trigger Thumb doctor near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Trigger Thumb doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Trigger Thumb doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Trigger Thumb doctor near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Trigger Thumb doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Trigger Thumb doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Trigger Thumb doctors near Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Trigger Thumb doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Trigger Thumb doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Trigger Thumb doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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