At the Vanderbilt Hand and Upper Extremity Center, we provide treatment for rheumatoid and other adult hand reconstruction, management of acute hand trauma involving microvascular surgery and reimplantation, and the surgical reconstruction of congenital hand deformities. Our focus is to ensure that you receive the highest quality of care and service.  We are committed to increasing the patient's quality of life as quickly and effectively as their condition allows. While our team treats a range of hand injuries and disorders, our specialties include the following services: 

• Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Reconstruction
• Acute upper extremity trauma
• Microvascular surgery and replantation
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Arthritic and Rheumatoid conditions
• Congenital hand deformation
• Occupational-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities
• Sports-related injuries

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Douglas Weikert, Dr. Jeffry Watson, and Dr. Donald Lee, were recently honored by Best Doctors® as three of the “Best Doctors in America®” for 2009-2010. 

   

• Dr. Lee has was awarded one of America’s 2008 Top Doctor’s by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd and recognized as one of Nashville’s Top Doctors by Nashville Lifestyle Magazine.