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Hand and Upper Extremity Care

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, we offer comprehensive care for all conditions affecting your hands, wrists and elbows. Our specialists provide a range of treatments, from nonsurgical therapies to complex surgeries. We help restore the function of your hands and upper extremities so you can get back to your normal routine.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all hand and upper extremity conditions, including:

Meet Your Care Team

Lax Bhandari

Lax BhandariMD

    Fractures, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Mihir J. Desai
4.9

Mihir J. DesaiMD, MS

    Adult Orthopaedics, Elbow Surgery, Fractures, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Hand Surgery
Brian C. Drolet
4.9

Brian C. DroletMD, FACS

    Fractures, Hand Surgery, Nerve, Orthopaedics, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery
Shady Elmaraghi

Shady ElmaraghiMD

    Fractures, Hand Surgery, Nerve, Orthopaedics, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery
John B. Hill
4.8

John B. HillMD

    Fractures, Hand Surgery, Nerve, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Donald H. Lee
4.5

Donald H. LeeMD

    Adult Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Shoulder Surgery
Olivia M. Bittles
4.8

Olivia M. BittlesPA

    Fractures, Hand Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Why Choose Hand and Upper Extremity Care at Vanderbilt

  • medical chart, clipboard, cross, Knowledge and experience
    Knowledge and experience

    Our surgeons have extensive experience performing a wide range of complex surgeries, including microvascular surgery. We are the only specialists in the state trained to perform nerve reconstruction for complex brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries. 

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    Team approach

    We work together to ensure you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our plastic and orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedists, occupational therapists and rehabilitation specialists work together to develop a personalized care plan to meet your unique needs.

  • health, circle, cross, Comprehensive care
    Comprehensive care

    Our doctors have advanced training to diagnose and treat all hand and upper extremity conditions, from the common to the most complex. This means we can offer you effective care that is appropriate to your needs.

  • timing, timer, clock, fast, speedy, rapid, Convenient care
    Convenient care

    As part of the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Middle Tennessee, we are the only on-call hand surgeons in the region who offer emergency hand care, including replantation of injured digits and hands. The Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic also offers walk-in care Monday – Saturday. This means you have access to care when you need it.

  • lightning bolt, Innovation, advanced
    Innovation

    Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.

  • boy, child, sports, athletes
    Trusted by athletes

    We are the official health care provider for the Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Soccer Club and the Vanderbilt University Commodores. You can expect the same level of care we provide these top athletes.

Vanderbilt's 6th Annual Orthopaedics Outreach Day

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

  • Braces
  • Brachial plexus surgery
  • Blood vessel reconstruction
  • Bone grafting
  • Bone reconstruction
  • Casts
  • CT scan
  • Dupuytren’s disease surgery

Locations

If you need care right away, the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic offers walk-in care Monday Saturday. See hours below. 

1215 21st Avenue South, Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
Today's hours:7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
206 Bedford Way
Franklin, TN 37064
Today's hours:5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
206 Bedford Way
Franklin, TN 37064
Today's hours:7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
128 North Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Today's hours:7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1405 West Baddour Parkway, Suite 102
Lebanon, TN 37087
Today's hours:7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.