OsteoarthritisofHand near Saint Paul, MN

Care Philosophy: I chose to specialize in hand and upper extremity surgery because I enjoy treating a wide variety of patient conditions, from fractures and tendon lacerations to chronic conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Our hands are such an important part of how we interact with the world, and I take great pleasure in helping to maximize my patients' function while minimizing pain. I like treating patients of all ages, from small children to the elderly

Care Philosophy: My father is an internal medicine physician. I grew up seeing how much joy he got from caring for patients. He was definitely my role model and I aspire to emulate his compassion for his patients and passion for the field and science of medicine. A kind person who cares about their problem, will listen to their concerns, educate them about their ailment and provide options for treatment.

Care Philosophy: I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow in patients of all ages, from children to adults. I enjoy taking care of patients with fractures, sports injuries, arthritis, nerve conditions and congenital differences. Through treatments and procedures including physical therapy, arthroscopy and surgical repair or replacement, my goal is restoring upper extremity function to allow patients to return to work and the activities they enjoy.