Home to the Most Top Doc Hand Surgeons
Year After Year

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Exclusively specializing in
the treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder since 1973

Our expert hand and upper extremity doctors and staff are the region's most compassionate experts, providing specialized care you can trust for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

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Orthopedic
Telemedicine Appointments
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We believe injuries shouldn’t get in the way of playtime. That’s why our sports medicine specialists utilize their advanced training and extensive knowledge to provide exceptional care for elbow, hand, shoulder, and wrist injuries and conditions.

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We’re here when you need us!

For patients of all ages who are suffering from acute bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions of the upper extremity, we are proud to offer same-day appointments at our Cumming Office.

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The doctors at The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia are compassionate experts providing specialized care you can trust.

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The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia

Our fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons are experts in hand and upper extremity care. They are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with compassionate, individualized treatment for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder as well as for arthritis, the brachial plexus, tetraplegia, cerebral palsy, and much more.

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Patient
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Dr. Klugman & his staff are very attentive, thorough & caring. Concern for my well being is their main priority.

– Jayne R.

She was very empathetic to my son and his needs; he liked her a lot. Great job.

– Michael P.

Love this office!! Dr. Rather, Dr Costas and Debra the Office Manager are all AMAZING!! Very nice group and did well with my son. So knowledgeable and caring!

– Amy H.

Very pleased with professional treatment and care. End results were excellent.

– Oliver A.

My appointment was good. Dr. Gillespie was easy to understand, pleasant and explained the process well.

– Julaine G.

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Surgery Center
THE HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA

The Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Center of Georgia is our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center focused exclusively on surgeries of the hand and upper extremity. Our team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians work together to provide our patients with an unparalleled outpatient surgical experience.

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THERAPY

At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, our occupational therapists work closely with our hand and upper extremity doctors to provide the highest level of therapy care for patients.

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NEWS & EVENTS

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia is often featured in area news media as recognized experts in orthopedics.

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