
Overview
Dr. Sami Tuffaha is an Associate Professor in Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Tuffaha completed his residency training in the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland Plastic and Reconstructive Training Program. He then completed additional fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery at the Mayo Clinic, with an emphasis on Microsurgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Dr. Tuffaha has expertise in treating hand and wrist trauma, arthritis, vascular disorders, and tendon injuries. He has a particular interest and expertise in disorders affecting the peripheral nerves. He has helped establish a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve center at Johns Hopkins that seamlessly integrates many experts from the departments of plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He also has a special interest in surgery to improve extremity function in patients with paralysis and spasticity arising from spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke and other disorders affecting the central nervous system. Dr. Tuffaha also leads a complimentary basic, translational and clinical research program aimed at developing strategies to enhance nerve regeneration and advance the care of patients with peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries. These efforts include an ongoing clinical trial assessing the efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic agents stemming from work he performed in the lab. His work has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards and honors including the J. Leonard Goldner Pioneer Research Award and Gelberman Scholar Award from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Johns Hopkins Discovery Award. He has co-chaired the annual meetings of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve and the American Association for Hand Surgery.
His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Thumb.
Dr. Tuffaha is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tuffaha is currently accepting new patients.
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Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha
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Is Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha is classified as an Experienced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Sami H. Tuffaha specialize in?
While Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha accept my insurance?
Dr. Sami H. Tuffaha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-9466 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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