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    Hand Surgeon Search Results

    MediFind found 96 specialists near Belle Harbor, NY

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    96 providers found
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

      Maimonides Medical Center Orthopaedic Fpp

      4802 10th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Edelstein is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Edelstein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Expertise in
      36
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
      Expertise in
      36
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

      Ny Society For The Relief Of Ruptured And Crippled Maintaining

      535 E 70th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dan Zlotolow is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Zlotolow is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Zlotolow is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

      New York Hand Surgery PC

      330 9th St, Apt 1, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vipul Patel is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb.

      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

      New York Society For The Relief Of Ruptured And Crippled Maintain

      535 E 70th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steve Lee is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Erb's Palsy, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery

      Ny Society For The Relief Of Ruptured And Crippled Maintaining

      535 E 70th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Duretti Fufa is a Hand Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Fufa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      New York University

      8900 Van Wyck Expressway, 
      Jamaica, NY 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nader Paksima is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Paksima is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      530 E 72nd St, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lana Kang is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Contracture Deformity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      4901 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mukund Patel is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Synovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis.

      Joshua T. Mitgang
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

      444 Merrick Road, 
      Lynbrook, NY 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Mitgang, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries, including those that are sports related. The recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, he was named the Emanuel Kaplan Hand Surgery Fellow at the prestigious NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City.Dr. Mitgang specializes in caring for patients with acute traumatic or sports-related hand and upper extremity injuries, nonoperative and operative treatment of fractures and dislocations, finger and elbow joint replacement as well as osteoporosis management. A member of the Orlin & Cohen team since 2014, the board-certified specialist also has extensive experience with minimally invasive hand surgery, including bladeless treatment of trigger fingers and Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Mitgang is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

      Kate W. Nellans
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At New Hyde Park

      410 Lakeville Road, Suite 303, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Kate Nellans is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon practicing out of North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health. Her undergraduate education was at the University of Michigan where she graduated with honors and was also an All-American gymnast. She attended Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons for medical school and also obtained her Masters of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia. She then completed her residency at Columbia s New York Orthopedic Hospital, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Nellans then returned to the University of Michigan for her Hand Fellowship training under Dr. Kevin Chung in the Department of Plastic Surgery. This fellowship gave her broad surgical exposure to both microvascular techniques and congenital hand conditions. Since joining Northwell, Dr. Nellans has been passionate about both medical student and resident education in the field of orthopedic surgery. She is the Program Director for the Orthopedic Residency based out of Long Island Jewish, and is the orthopedic departmental advisor for students at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Nellans is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

      Steven Beldner
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Northwell Health Physician Partners New York Hand And Wrist Center Of Lenox Hill

      210 East 64th Street, 5th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nationally and internationally renowned hand surgeon Dr. Steven Beldner is Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Hand and Wrist Surgery Center of Lenox Hill. He was recruited to build a world class hand and wrist center for NSLIJ after he succeeded in starting and building a similar program at Mt. Sinai/Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC where he has practiced for 20 years.A fellow of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, he is board-certified in Orthopedics and credentialed in Hand Surgery. Dr. Beldner was elected President of the New York Society of the Hand by his tristate peers and has served on its board. He has published and lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, on problems related to the hand, wrist and elbow. His expertise is frequently sought by professional chefs, fashion designers, musicians, artists and athletic teams in the NHL, NBA and New York State Athletic Commission.Dr. Beldner earned his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School in 1991 and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was also elected its president. His postgraduate training included a surgical internship at NYU Medical Center, followed by an Orthopedic Surgery residency and Hand Fellowship also at NYU. Upon graduation, he became an active NYU staff member. At Beth Israel/ Mt Sinai Medical Centers, he was an original founder of their hand fellowship and served as their director of education. For over a decade, he was responsible for training plastic surgery residents from Albert Einstein College of Medicine about managing problems of the hand and wrist.An active member of the International Wrist Investigators Workshop, Dr. Beldner is part of a select group of physicians from around the globe who are invited to help develop and lead research of complicated wrist conditions and share their experiences. Dr. Beldner is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tennis Elbow.

      Daniel B. Polatsch
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Northwell Health Physician Partners New York Hand And Wrist Center Of Lenox Hill

      210 East 64th Street, 5th Floor, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Polatsch is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Polatsch is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

      Vincent Ruggiero
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Healthcare Associates In Medicine

      3333 Hylan Boulevard, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vincent Ruggiero, M.D., is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremities specialist. He joined Healthcare Associates in Medicine's hand specialist team in 1999, following the completion of his fellowship studies. Today, Dr. Ruggiero serves as Director to the Hand Center at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, a division of the Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group. He was recognized by Castle Connolly for his excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery and awarded Regional Top Doctor 2019-2021 and Top Doctor NY Metro Area 2019-2021.As a New York native, Dr. Ruggiero attended Pace University and graduated Summa Cum Laude in Biology. Dr. Ruggiero earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine while achieving two accolades, the Richmond County Medical Society Scholarship Award and the American Heart Association Medical Student Fellowship. He completed his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, a Level I Trauma Center, where he was named Administrative Chief Resident and received the Resident Teaching Award 1998. At SUNY Health Science Center, Dr. Ruggiero obtained sub-specialty training in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery in Syracuse, NY under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew K. Palmer. Additional fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedics was completed at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX.As Director of the Hand Center at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, Dr. Ruggiero takes a special interest in returning his patients to a high functioning lifestyle using operative and non-operative solutions tailored to each injury. He has authored numerous peer reviewed publications, presented at national conferences, and conducted research on orthopaedic topics with special attention to flexor tendon repairs and adult septic arthritis. Dr. Ruggiero has served as Honorary Police Surgeon to the New York City Police Department for over 10 years, as well as team physician for Wagner College Athletics and various high school athletic teams. Additionally, he has served as the clinical instructor of the SUNY Downstate Orthopedic Residency Program and as instructor of hand and wrist surgery at Staten Island University Hospital from 2010 to the present. Presently, he is the Director of the Hand Center at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, a division of Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group. Dr. Ruggiero is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

      Lauren B. Grossman
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Healthcare Associates In Medicine

      3333 Hylan Boulevard, 
      Staten Island, NY 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lauren B. Grossman, M.D., is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity problems. She is the Associate Director of the Hand Center at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, a division of Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group. Dr. Grossman joined Healthcare Associates in Medicine s hand subspecialist team in 2013, from the Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Center. She was recognized by Castle Connolly for her excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery and awarded Regional Top Doctor 2019-2021, Top Doctor NY Metro Area 2019-2021, and Exceptional Women in Medicine 2020.She attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA where she achieved the Emory University Dean s List 2001- 2003 and was accepted in the Alpha Kappa Delta: International Sociology Honor Society. Dr. Grossman traveled to Boston, MA to obtain her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. Her academic success earned her the George L. Howland Prize and she graduated with clinical honors in Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Surgical Anatomy, Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Family Medicine. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center under the tutelage of Dr. William P. Urban, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Following the completion of her residency, Dr. Grossman remained in New York for specialized training in Hand and Microsurgery with Dr. Lawrence C. Hurst, Chief of the Division of Hand Surgery at Stony Brook University Medical Center.Dr. Grossman enjoys the opportunities presented to her as a hand specialist, from performing highly specialized and delicate elective microsurgery for trauma injuries, to helping patients in need globally through humanitarian surgical missions. Dr. Grossman has presented multiple research projects at different meetings including a new way to train microsurgical technique, carpal tunnel release techniques, scaphoid fixation and fixation of femur fractures. She enjoys teaching and mentoring, having presented an extensive online lecture series in 2020 through the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO North America) and looks forward to providing additional lectures in 2021. As a member of the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Grossman also presented at the Society s 2018 and 2020 meetings. In conjunction with her tenure at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, a division of Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group, Dr. Grossman has spent time in developing countries, volunteering her skills to help those who are unable to receive hand surgical care. She traveled to Honduras in 2018 with the Touching Hands Project, an ASSH program funded by the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, to provide free hand care to adults and children with upper extremity issues. Dr. Grossman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Hand Surgery
      523 East 70 St, 
      Ny, NY 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Daluiski is a Hand Surgeon in Ny, New York. Dr. Daluiski is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Polydactyly, Tennis Elbow, Syndactyly, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      New York University

      301 E 17th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (13.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacques Hacquebord is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hacquebord is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Erb's Palsy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Osteotomy, and Vaginectomy.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      535 E 70th St, 
      New York, NY 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Hotchkiss is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hotchkiss is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Contracture Deformity, and Fasciotomy.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hand Surgery
      523 East 72 St, 
      Ny, NY 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Wolfe is a Hand Surgeon in Ny, New York. Dr. Wolfe is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Plastic Surgery | General Surgery | Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Plastic Surgery | General Surgery | Hand Surgery
      8411 7th Ave, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nadeem Chaudhry is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemangiopericytoma, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Fasciotomy.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      New York University

      530 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rettig is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Rettig is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      New York University

      560 1st Ave, 
      New York, NY 
       (13.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Syngil Yang is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Yang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Barnabas Health Medical Group PC

      377 Jersey Ave, Suite 280a, 
      Jersey City, NJ 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Capo is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Capo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      33 Prospect Park W, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pamela Levine is a Hand Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Kings Physician Services PC

      263 7th Ave, Suite 2b, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajendra Kadiyala is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kadiyala is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

      Kings Physician Services PC

      506 6th St, 
      Brooklyn, NY 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel O'connor is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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      When should I see a Hand Surgeon near Belle Harbor, NY?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Hand Surgeon near Belle Harbor, NY?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Hand Surgeons near Belle Harbor, NY?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Hand Surgeons near Belle Harbor, NY?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Hand Surgeon in Belle Harbor?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hand Surgeon search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hand Surgeon?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hand Surgeon near Belle Harbor, NY?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Hand Surgeon?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hand Surgeon may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Hand Surgeons near Belle Harbor, NY?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hand Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      What are the most common health conditions that a Hand Surgeon near Belle Harbor, NY might treat?

      Can I filter my search to find a Hand Surgeon that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hand Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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