25 of the Best Hand Surgeons Near Me in Chevy Chase, MD

Scott D. Lifchez is the interim director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the director of hand surgery service, and the section chief of plastic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He specializes in surgical treatments for injuries and chronic conditions of the hands and fingers. Dr. Lifchez received his medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1999. He conducted a residency in plastic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 2005, and in 2006 completed a fellowship in hand surgery at Curtis National Hand Center of Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Lifchez has been recognized as a 2023 faculty inductee into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Dr. Lifchez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Fasciotomy, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Lifchez is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Richard W. Barth is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is also an associate clinical professor of orthopaedics at George Washington University. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Sibley Memorial Hospital and in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Barth’s expertise is in hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity surgery, as well as upper extremity sports injuries. Dr. Barth earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and his fellowship in hand surgery at the Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Barth is an accomplished surgeon and leader in orthopaedic surgery, serving as the former president, vice president and secretary/treasurer of the Washington Orthopaedic Society. He has also served on the Board of Councilors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and was named a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook. Dr. Barth was also a hand and wrist consultant for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards. As a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome committee, Dr. Barth contributed to a publication focusing on evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. He also completed a presentation on Dupuytren’s disease and needle aponeurotomy. Dr. Barth is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.

Dr. David P. Moss is an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at The George Washington University Medical Center and an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital and Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center. Dr. Moss has an expertise in upper extremities, including the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Moss earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery at The Curtis National Hand Center. Dr. Moss is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the president of the Washington D.C. Hand Society. He is also the secretary/treasurer for the Osler Medical Society and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He was a hand surgeon for the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, as well as an associate team physician for the Washington Nationals. Dr. Moss was also an on-site physician for the New York Mets, a performance physician for Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey Dance Companies and a physician for the U.S. National Archery Championships. Dr. Moss has research interests in tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and post-operative pain relief. He has published research in various publications and has done presentations and lectures as well. Dr. Moss is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Moss is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

James Higgins is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Elizabeth Inkellis Langhammer specializes in surgical and non-surgical care of the hand, wrist, and elbow, as well as peripheral nerve problems throughout the body, in adults and children.Conditions that she treats include nerve compression such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel, fractures and dislocations of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, tendon lacerations and injuries, trigger finger, tendonitis, arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow, Dupuytren’s contracture, pediatric hand conditions, ganglion cysts, nerve injuries and peripheral nerve tumors, and sports-related injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Langhammer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Langhammer is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Forthman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Forthman is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Osteotomy.

Jeffrey Gelfand is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Gelfand is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Mustafa A. Haque is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Summit Orthopedics, located in Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, INOVA Fairfax Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Haque works closely with a hand therapist and maintains a network of other specialists for integrated diagnosis and care. Dr. Haque diagnoses and treats hand and upper extremity conditions of patients of all ages. His expertise includes congenital hand differences, arthritis of the joints and soft tissues, infections, tumors, nerve compressions including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sports medicine and acute traumatic injuries such as fractures, ligament tears, lacerations of nerves, tendons or blood vessels and late complications of these injuries. Dr. Haque earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He completed an internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Case Western Reserve’s University Hospitals of Cleveland, followed by a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship combined between Cleveland Clinic Foundation and University Hospitals. Prior to practicing at Summit Orthopaedics, Dr. Haque was the chief of hand surgery at Georgetown University Hospital for seven years. Dr. Haque is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association, the Washington Hand Society and the Washington Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Haque is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Frozen Shoulder, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Haque is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

George Yeh is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Yeh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Yeh is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Richard Kang is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Kang is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

Thomas Stauch is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Easton, Maryland. Dr. Stauch is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Thomas Dennis is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Dennis is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

Keith Segalman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Segalman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Neal Zimmerman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Zimmerman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Ryan Zimmerman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Zimmerman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Fasciotomy, and Bone Graft.

Peter Innis is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Innis is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Rowan Michael is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Easton, Maryland. Dr. Michael is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

Steven Friedman is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.

Kenneth Means is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Means is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Osteotomy.

Peter Fitzgibbons is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Fitzgibbons is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Aviram Giladi is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Giladi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Clayton Alexander is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Christopher Frost is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon focused on treating patients with hand and wrist trauma, arthritis, vascular disorders and tendon injuries. He also cares for people experiencing disorders of the peripheral nervous system and those who have complex upper and lower extremity conditions, such as amputation. Dr. Frost helped establish the Johns Hopkins Center for Advanced Limb Loss, a multidisciplinary clinic treating patients with upper or lower limb loss. The center provides care to patients from an integrated group of experts from throughout Johns Hopkins including plastic surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, as well as specialists in pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is also interested in upper extremity transplantation as a treatment for some patients with upper limb loss. Dr. Frost completed his medical school training at the University of Michigan and plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland. He completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School which focused on complex reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery and microsurgery. Videos Meet Christopher Frost, M.D.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Frost also leads a complimentary basic, translational and clinical research program aimed at developing strategies to enhance nerve regeneration and functional recovery following peripheral nerve injury. This effort includes an ongoing multi-center clinical trial assessing the efficacy of a therapeutic agent stemming from work he performed in his laboratory.

Helmut Pfalz is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Pfalz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Leon Nesti is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Nesti is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hemangiopericytoma, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Osteotomy.