
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 clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.
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Locations
2075 Barkley Blvd, Suite 200, Bellingham, WA 98226
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.
Proliance Pacific Rim Orthopedic Surgeons
Jason Dahl, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow.Dr. Dahl was raised in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of an operating room circulating nurse and a nurse anesthetist. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota with a degree in Information Systems. After finishing his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Dahl spent several years splitting his time between leading canoe trips in the summer and skiing in places like Big Sky, Montana, and Jackson, Wyoming in the winter. In 2005, Dr. Dahl entered medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and in 2009 began his surgical training at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York.Following residency, Dr. Dahl pursued subspecialty fellowship training in hand surgery at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.Dr. Dahl began his career as a private practice physician with Twin Cities Orthopedics in Maple Grove, Minnesota. During his tenure, he was twice selected by his physician peers as a “Rising Star” in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine (2018, 2019).Dr. Dahl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and holds additional subspecialty certification in surgery of the hand and upper extremity by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His practice is focused on the surgical treatment of disorders and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, with a special interest in complex upper extremity trauma.In his free time, Dr. Dahl enjoys road and mountain biking, backcountry and nordic skiing, playing music (violin, guitar, piano), and spending time with his wife and daughter. Dr. Dahl is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dahl is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Todd W. Havener, MD, practices surgery of the hand and upper extremity, including arthroscopy of the wrist and elbow. He prides himself on his ability to take the time to listen, evaluate, and treat all of his patients as individuals. He enjoys solving difficult clinical cases and helping patients improve their functional abilities.Dr. Havener enjoys the Northwest region by taking every opportunity to bike, hike, sail, and ski with his wife and three sons. Dr. Havener is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Havener is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Havener is currently accepting new patients.
David Kawamura is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Everett, Washington. Dr. Kawamura is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Kawamura is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig B. Luplow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig B. Luplow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig B. Luplow by calling their office at 360-733-7670. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig B. Luplow a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig B. Luplow is classified as an Advanced expert for Rhizarthrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Craig B. Luplow specialize in?
While Dr. Craig B. Luplow is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig B. Luplow accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig B. Luplow accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 360-733-7670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- 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.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- SynovitisDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Luplow isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.

