Dr. Kirsten A. Sumner

I always loved science, but I also wanted to be able to interact with people; medicine is the perfect combination of the two. Many careers in science are spent in a lab supplying little interaction with others. I really enjoy getting to know my patients, sharing laughs with them, and watching them improve. Orthopedics, in particular, offered the chance to make a real improvement in the lives of my patients. Pain and suffering are terrible things, and often in orthopedics we really get to be a part of alleviating these grievances for our patients. Hand and upper extremity surgery was fascinating to me because of the complex anatomy and the importance of our hands in everyday life. My approach to hand and upper extremity surgery has a conservative slant. A lot of times we can generate complete relief of common conditions with splints, occupational therapy, or injections. Only after patients have demonstrated failure to improve with less invasive techniques do we discuss surgery. During my training in Boston, I learned many modern and less invasive surgical techniques. For many patients, these procedures can be done under local or regional anesthesia without the risk of general anesthesia. In some surgeries, blood thinners can even be continued. During my training at Boston Children's Hospital, I learned the care of the pediatric upper extremity from some of the world's foremost experts. I am very delighted to be able to bring this training to serve the needs of our youngest Phoenicians. Dr. Stanbury is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Stanbury is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Surgery Of The Hand), and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Stanbury is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Scott Evans is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced training in hand and wrist surgery. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and graduated with honors in research distinction. He then completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Evans next completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Virginia within the orthopaedic and plastic surgery departments. His training emphasis included complex hand and upper extremity trauma, peripheral nerve conditions, microsurgery, wrist arthroscopy, treatment of hand and wrist arthritis, and sports-related injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow.Dr. Evans' clinical interests include minimally invasive techniques and traditional hand and wrist surgical procedures. He strives to recognize the unique needs and expectations of each individual patient and places their satisfaction at the forefront of his practice.I strive to recognize the unique needs and expectations of each individual patient and place their satisfaction at the forefront of my practice. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Evans is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Frankel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Frankel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Surgery Of The Hand), and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Frankel is currently accepting new patients.