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Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder is home to the top hand and upper extremity surgeons in Maryland.

We are proud to bring together a team of dedicated hand specialists committed to providing exceptional care for your hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Our physicians are not just leaders in their field; they are trusted members of the community, with many of our hand surgeons earning the prestigious "Top Doctor" recognition from Baltimore Magazine.

You can feel confident knowing you are in the hands of knowledgeable and compassionate experts dedicated to restoring your function and quality of life. Key highlights that make our physicians stand out include:

Every surgeon on our team is board-certified and has completed advanced fellowship training to ensure you receive care that is both highly specialized and comprehensive.
We utilize cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your health goals.
Many of our physicians actively engage in ongoing education, teaching opportunities, and clinical research to stay at the forefront of orthopedic medicine for the upper extremity.

We encourage you to learn more about the skilled physicians and medical providers at Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder.

Christopher L. Forthman, MD

Hand Surgery

Lutherville

Westminster
James P. Higgins , MD

Plastic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Lutherville
Kristin E. Karim, MD

Hand Surgery

Lutherville

Clarksville
Keith A. Segalman, MD

Hand Surgery

Lutherville

Pasadena
Valeriy (Val) Shubinets, MD

Plastic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Lutherville

Bel Air
Ryan M. Zimmerman, MD, FAOOS

Hand Surgery

Lutherville

Bel Air
Jacen A. Martinez, PA-C

Lutherville

Westminster
Emily Newman, PA-C

Lutherville

Bel Air

Clarksville

Pasadena

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