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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
    Christopher L. Forthman, MD

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

    Westminster

  • Dr. James P. Higgins
    James P. Higgins , MD

    Plastic Surgery

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

  • Dr. Kristin E. Karim
    Kristin E. Karim, MD

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

    Clarksville

  • Dr. Keith Segalman
    Keith A. Segalman, MD

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

    Pasadena

  • Dr. Valeriy (Val) Shubinets
    Valeriy (Val) Shubinets, MD

    Plastic Surgery

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

    Bel Air

  • Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman
    Ryan M. Zimmerman, MD, FAOOS

    Hand Surgery

    Lutherville

    Bel Air

  • Jacen A. Martinez, PA-C

    Lutherville

    Westminster

  • Emily Newman
    Emily Newman, PA-C

    Lutherville

    Bel Air

    Clarksville

    Pasadena

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Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder – Lutherville
Phone: (410) 296-6232
1400 Front Ave, Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093

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