Craig B. Luplow
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 203, 
Bellingham, WA 

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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Residency
Ohio State University
Specialties
Hand Surgery
Orthopedics
Licenses
Hand Surgery in WA
Languages Spoken
English
Italian
Korean
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
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.

Arthritis
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