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Woman experiencing pain in her elbow

Now Offering
Same-Day Appointments

In Alpharetta & Cumming!

At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, we are dedicated to offering convenient, same-day appointments in Alpharetta and Cumming to ensure our patients receive exceptional, specialized care when they need it.

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New Location,
Same Exceptional Care

Our Alpharetta Location Has Moved!

Treating over 10,000 patients a year, your well-being is always our concern. Our convenient locations help us maintain our level of service year after year. This year, we have moved our Alpharetta location, but the high-quality exceptional care will remain.

Exclusive Regional Doctors for PBMD
Exclusive Regional Doctors for PBMD

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2023 Atlanta Top Doc Hand Surgeons
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Home to the Most Top Doc Hand Surgeons
Year After Year

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Older man working with hands

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.

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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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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HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE

Our office hours have changed for Independence Day. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

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Patient
Stories

Dr. Ratner diagnosed my problem and explained very thorough what needed to be done. I would definitely use Dr. Ratner in the future.

– Richard L.

We saw Dr. Templeton for our daughter Morgan. She was super good with Morgan and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. It was nothing shy of an enjoyable experience.

– Kristy A.

Dr. Templeton was patient, and she quickly diagnosed my daughter’s condition. She answered our questions with the clarity we needed. I couldn’t ask for more!

– Emma H.

Dr. Peljovich offers a confidence in his approach while explaining in detail how the operation will take place.

– Thaddee G.

Dr. Gillespie is the best.

– Rodney W.

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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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