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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Conditions We Treat: Hand and Wrist Conditions and Injuries

Hand and wrist conditions, whether present from birth, such as clubhand, or caused by frequent use, like carpal tunnel or tendonitis, impact your ability to fully use your hands and make daily tasks difficult. Our experts specialize in the latest research-backed treatments that help restore function and comfort.

Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?

Surgical Expertise

Rigorous medical training and breadth of knowledge, experience, and innovation mark our surgical facility as one of the best in the world.
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Compassionate Care

Our surgeons are devoted to their profession and to providing attentive patient care, making themselves available and accessible to patients and their families.

Advanced Research

Our surgeons participate in and often lead in advanced research that leads to better patient outcomes.
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Multidisciplinary Approach

Our surgeons work alongside their colleagues in additional specialties cross the Johns Hopkins network to offer our patients the most comprehensive care.

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Schedule by Phone

New and existing patients can schedule by phone using this number: 443-997-9466

International patients can request an appointment though international patient services.

Conditions We Treat

Hand conditions that may require surgery include:

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Our Experts

  • Barkat Ali, MD

    Expertise: Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

    Primary Location: Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Wendy Chen, MD MS

    Expertise: Gender Surgery, Breast Surgery, Gender Affirming Care, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery

    Primary Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

  • Damon Cooney, MD PhD

    • Clinical Director, Face Transplant Program, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center

    Expertise: Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery

    Primary Location: Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Christopher Frost, MD

    Expertise: Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Scott Lifchez, MD

    • Interim Director, Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Expertise: Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery

    Primary Location: JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh, Nottingham, MD

  • Sami H. Tuffaha, MD

    • Director, Peripheral Nerve Surgery

    Expertise: Plastic Surgery

    Primary Location: Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD

Advanced Practice Providers

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