For Referring Physicians
Our Hand and Upper Extremity Physicians Welcome Your Referrals
- In emergencies, same-day appointments are available.
- In non-emergencies, we will see your patients within one week.
Schedule a Patient Referral Appointment
To schedule a patient referral appointment, either call the Doctor-to-Doctor Line or the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics.
| Doctor-to-Doctor Line: 617-667-2020 | Department of Orthopaedics: 617-667-3940 |
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| The Doctor-to-Doctor Line has been specifically set up at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for physicians who would like to refer a patient. This line is answered by a triage nurse who directs the call to appropriate party, promptly. To schedule a patient referral using the Doctor-to-Doctor Line, call 617-667-2020. | Physicians scheduling a patient referral appointment may also contact the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics at 617 667 3940. |
Specialists in Upper Extremity Disorders
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery is dedicated to providing excellent treatment for all orthopaedic problems in patients of all ages. Our fellowship-trained physicians are specialists in disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow.
- Athletic injury evaluation
- Hand, wrist and elbow evaluation and treatment
- On-site radiology (X-Ray) services
- Occupation and physical therapy consultations
- Injury prevention
- Community Outreach
Hand Injuries We Treat
As hand surgery specialists, our team treats anything that affects the hand from tendinitis to fractures, arthritis, and nerve compression syndromes.
Common conditions that we treat include:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Arthritis
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Ligament sprains and strains
- Post-traumatic reconstruction
Wrist Injuries We Treat
Common conditions that we treat include:
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Cartilage Injuries
- Ligament Sprains and Strains
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Avascular Necrosis
- Post-traumatic reconstruction
Elbow Injuries We Treat
Common conditions that we treat include:
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Nerve entrapment syndromes (cubital tunnel)
- Cartilage Injuries
- Ligament Sprains and Strains
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Avascular Necrosis
- Post-traumatic reconstruction (including joint replacement)
- Tears of the distal biceps
- Instability