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Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He delivers exceptional services to patients in Yonkers,NY at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.
Dr. Spencer specializes in joint replacement surgery and hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. His specialty includes nerve compression problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. An expert in advanced sports medicine, he treats many athletes, at both the high school and collegiate level, for musculoskeletal injuries such as sports-related tendinitis.
Backed by his considerable skills and experience in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Spencer frequently performs complex upper extremity procedures such as arthroscopic labral and rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and wrist reconstruction.
He excels at surgeries such as Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology for partial knee replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery.
Dr. Spencer graduated with honors from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manhattan's Washington Heights, receiving several prestigious research grants and honors during his time there.
Also in New York City, Dr. Spencer went on to complete his general surgery and orthopedic residencies at Lenox Hill Hospital — one of the 100 best hospitals in the country. Dr. Spencer also completed a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York.
Since 2012, Dr. Spencer has consistently been among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for the NYC Metro Area and Westchester County. He was also voted one of the Consumer's Research Council of America's Top Surgeons and named a Top Doctor by Westchester Magazine.
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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Munir Shah, MD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Shah is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has fellowship training in managing upper extremity and hand problems.
Dr. Shah specializes in treating a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He understands that many conditions respond well to non-surgical treatment, and physical therapy is often critical to optimizing patient results.
Dr. Shah earned his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, graduating summa cum laude. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah spent another year in San Antonio, Texas, where he obtained specialty training in microsurgery and upper extremity surgery.
Dr. Shah is the only board-certified hand surgeon in Montgomery County and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification of the Hand (CAQH). He’s a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Shah was named one of Houston’s Top Doctors by H Texas Magazine on multiple occasions and held the title chief of orthopedics at Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands.
He has privileges at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway, Humble Surgical Hospital, St. Luke’s Community Medical Center of The Woodlands, and Memorial Hermann Hospital of The Woodlands.
Dr. Shah welcomes patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre and looks forward to serving them.
“Dr. Shah is such a kind and caring man. And so patient to answer all of my questions. I have only seen him once but I have so much confidence in him!”
Dr. Munir Shah, MD
Hand Surgeon
1441 Woodstead Court
Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years. He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.
He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery.
Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.
He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures. Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.
Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.
Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.
Patient Reviews:
Jennifer H.
Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.
Marla E.
I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients. His staff is caring and professional. I have had such a positive experience that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.
Todd A.
Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.
Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.
Maria B.
Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!
Melanie B.
I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.
Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years. He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.
He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery.
Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.
He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures. Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.
Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.
Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.
Patient Reviews:
Jennifer H.
Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.
Marla E.
I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients. His staff is caring and professional. I have had such a positive experience that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.
Todd A.
Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.
Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.
Maria B.
Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!
Melanie B.
I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.
Dr. Jonathan Liu is a Board Certified Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services, which has locations in Visalia, Porterville, and Reedley, California. He has been practicing in our community for over 12 years. He is experienced in taking care of both traumatic and degenerative diseases of the upper extremity and hands and wrists.
He is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and Member of American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). In addition he is also Board Certified in General Surgery.
Special training in Microvascular and Microsurgery, Dr. Liu uses a microscope during surgery to perform replantation and revascularization of amputated fingers, hands, wrist and arm.
He treats all conditions of the finger, hand, wrist, forearm and elbow for soft tissue, ligamental, nerve, vascular, bone, and joint disorders and fractures. Minimal invasive procedures and conservative treatments.
Dr Liu’s education includes: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore Trauma Center, Newark Beth Israel Med Center, University of California Riverside.
Dr. Liu’s professional experience includes: Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare Hanford and Selma Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, and Sequoia Institute for Surgical Services Inc.
Patient Reviews:
Jennifer H.
Dr.lui has helped me a lot. From getting my ganglion cyst surgically removed to injections. I’m really thankful he took care of my wrist. I 100% recommend him because he understands what you’re going through.
Marla E.
I have suffered from arthritis pain for years. Dr. Liu was able to make my right hand pain free. He is down to earth and listens to his patients. His staff is caring and professional. I have had such a positive experience that I will be getting my the joint in my left hand replaced as soon as possible.
Todd A.
Dr. Liu’s office staff are great, very friendly and speedy.
Also Dr. Liu is the nicest doctor you will ever meet. Such a great bed side manner, I highly recommended him with any hand issues.
Maria B.
Dr. Jonathan Liu is amazing he is always very knowledgeable in his realm of work. He makes his patients feel in the best of hands. I appreciate being treated very attentively. My scars are barely noticeable. My hands no longer feels numb an tingly. I absolutely have recommended him to my friends and family for sure. Thank you Melissa Gerardo for her helping me with my shots. Thank you Dr. Liu for taking care of me. Thanks also to his friendly staff!
Melanie B.
I’m a tough patient and have been through a lot of procedures. Dr. Liu is pleasant, has a plan of action, and I feel he will make a difference for my hand and arm. Staff are professional and say hello.
Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at his practice, Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD PLLC, in Miami, Florida.
An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
His kindness and approachability are matched by his knowledge of the leading, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options for patients. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. He was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Thereafter, he completed an orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowships in the United States and around the world. He performed additional training at the Cleveland Clinic.
He completed several fellowships, including the Müller Foundation Fellowship and an Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) in Bern, Switzerland; a hand surgery fellowship in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cleveland Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, and the Allen Memorial Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has presided over numerous organizations and societies and is an active member of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has participated, chaired, and organized several instructional courses both in the United States and abroad and frequently hosts students and physicians to help further upper extremity academia. He currently leads numerous instructional courses throughout the year and around the world on the identification of complex fractures and the surgical interventions necessary.
Kent Weinheimer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon offering expert care for patients at Texas Orthopedic and Hand Specialist in Amarillo, Texas. He takes an active role in orthopedic research, has presented his results nationally, and has been published in the leading orthopedic and hand journals.
Dr. Weinheimer grew up in Fredericksburg, Texas, in a cattle-ranching family. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University in 2007 and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern in 2013. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Pennsylvania State University and his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
With a background in engineering and specialized training in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Weinheimer is uniquely qualified to treat an array of orthopedic conditions. In addition to general orthopedic care, he routinely diagnoses and treats patients affected by conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, and rotator cuff tears, among others.
He lives in Amarillo with his wife, Dr. Rachel Weinheimer, an Amarillo native and a colon and rectal surgeon with Texas Oncology. They have three young children, Grace, Jack, and Claire, and are glad to be raising their family in Amarillo. Dr. Weinheimer serves patients in Amarillo and the greater panhandle area at his practice located at 1600 S Coulter, Building B.
To make an appointment with Dr. Weinheimer and the Texas Orthopedic and Hand Specialist team, please contact his office by phone or book an appointment online. New patients are always welcome.
Lindsey Urband, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hand, upper extremity, and microsurgeon at the four Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute offices in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California. She specializes in treating complicated fractures, Deupuytren’s contractures, nerve problems, and arthritis of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Urband earned her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Minnesota and then traveled to the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine for an orthopedic residency. She finished her formal education with an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Hand Center in San Antonio, Texas.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Urband enjoys traveling and has worked on three surgical mission trips to Guatemala as a medical interpreter and assistant surgeon. She is an active person and likes running, cycling, paddle boarding, alpine skiing, and salsa dancing. Dr. Urband spent some time as a speed skater, which helps her understand athletic injuries and the importance for athletes to safely and effectively return to competition.
Lindsey Urband, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hand, upper extremity, and microsurgeon at the four Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute offices in Victorville, Pomona, and Barstow, California. She specializes in treating complicated fractures, Deupuytren’s contractures, nerve problems, and arthritis of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Urband earned her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Minnesota and then traveled to the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine for an orthopedic residency. She finished her formal education with an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Hand Center in San Antonio, Texas.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Urband enjoys traveling and has worked on three surgical mission trips to Guatemala as a medical interpreter and assistant surgeon. She is an active person and likes running, cycling, paddle boarding, alpine skiing, and salsa dancing. Dr. Urband spent some time as a speed skater, which helps her understand athletic injuries and the importance for athletes to safely and effectively return to competition.
Sohail Shayfer, MD, gradualted summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha hononrs from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles.
After medical school, Dr. Shayfer went through his internship and orthopedic residency training through the Tufts University-affiliated hospitals in Boston. He completed two additional fellowships at USC: one in hand surgery through the Joseph H. Boyes program, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine with an emphasis on disorder of shoulder and elbow.
To ensure that his patients receive the latest treatments and care techniques, Dr. Shayfer underwent stringent board testing. He’s currently board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the California Orthopaedic Association.
Patients of Dr. Shayfer praise his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to provide the utmost kindness during each visit. Dr. Shayfer is known for offering comprehensive solutions, caring for patients from the early diagnostic stages, all the way through post-treatment or postoperative periods.
Since Dr. Shayfer is affiliated with the Providence-Cedars Tarzana Medical Center and the Specialty Surgical Center. Dr. Shayfer welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.
Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.
A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.
Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.
Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.
When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.
“My new patient visit went smoothly. Everyone I encountered in the office was friendly. The provider informed me of my options and offered a solution that provided me with immediate relief. Overall very happy to have visited as living with the pain I had was effecting the quality of my life. Dr. Carofino is knowledgeable & friendly.”
Dr. Bradley Carofino, MD
Hand Surgeon
1975 Glenn Mitchell Drive
200
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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Dr. Bradley Carofino, MD
Hand Surgeon
4.84(26)
1309 Executive Blvd
Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.
A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.
Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.
Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.
When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.
“My new patient visit went smoothly. Everyone I encountered in the office was friendly. The provider informed me of my options and offered a solution that provided me with immediate relief. Overall very happy to have visited as living with the pain I had was effecting the quality of my life. Dr. Carofino is knowledgeable & friendly.”
Dr. Bradley Carofino, MD
Hand Surgeon
1309 Executive Blvd
Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Elliot Decker, MD, is a highly respected and fellowship-trained physician who specializes in hand and wrist surgery at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey.
Dr. Decker graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and finished his studies with a residency at New York Medical College and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.
He’s also completed numerous fellowships, including a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. He also was awarded two fellowships with the National Institute of Health, one in bone pathology at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and another in bone metabolism at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.
Dr. Decker stays active in his field as a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the Philadelphia Hand Society, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey, and the Hunterdon County Medical Society. He also holds leadership positions in several institutions, serving as a member of the board of trustees for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the vice-chairman of the Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation, and a past president of the Hunterdon County Medical Society.
In his practice, Dr. Decker has expertise in hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, general orthopaedics, and sports injuries and conditions. He’s also highly skilled in shockwave therapy, “no crutch” foot surgery, minimal incision carpal tunnel surgery, and treating work-related injuries and conditions. He prides himself on developing treatment plans that are unique to each patient.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA.
Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA.
Karly Lorbeer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with locations in Silver Spring, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. In addition to general orthopaedics, she specializes in the treatment of conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Lorbeer received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following residency, Dr. Lorbeer underwent fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Lorbeer specializes in operative and non-operative management of all conditions related to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, including injuries, arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and tendonitis. She looks forward to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to patients as part of the team at Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA.
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