Hand & Arm Service


Contact Information
Our hand and arm surgeons see patients at these locations:
Mass General - Boston
55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 2C
Boston, MA 02114
Mass General Waltham
52 Second Avenue
Blue Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care
104 Endicott Street
Lower Level, Suite LL00
Danvers, MA 01923
Hand & Arm Service
Our Hand & Arm surgeons use innovative approaches to treat hand and elbow disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, nerve injuries, and complex hand & elbow fractures.
Our primary goal is to restore optimal hand or arm function and eliminate or reduce pain. Treating the upper limb is just one step in returning a patient to a fulfilling and productive life. Our approach emphasizes managing the patient’s entire picture of health.
We also provide a multispecialty approach in the management of patients with rheumatological disorders or with complex soft tissue wounds. Our co-location with the Rheumatology Service in our office space, as well as our very close interaction with the Plastic Surgery Service, allows us to comprehensively and effectively manage all our patients.
We have three broad areas:
- Hand, Wrist & Microvascular: Our surgeons care for all hand and wrist problems from the common and simple, to the rare and complex. They are also expert microvascular surgeons, meaning that they can repair or move body parts as needed after major injury or reconstructive surgery.
- Elbow: We treat the whole range of problems that can affect the elbow ranging from tendon disorders, compression of the nerves, ligament injuries, fractures and arthritis. Learn more about elbow surgery.
- Brachial Plexus: The brachial plexus is the group of nerves that connect the arm to the brain and spinal cord. Our doctors are experts in caring for patients with the full range of arm nerve problems, including stroke-induced injuries, pain, numbness, trauma, congenital deformities and all other arm mobility and dexterity issues. Learn more about our Brachial Plexus & Nerve Disorders Program.
What to Expect:
At Mass General, you can expect compassionate, personalized care, which includes a comprehensive evaluation of your injury, a thorough diagnosis and a unique, customized treatment plan developed between you and your doctor. Our treatment plans are designed in concert with plastic surgeons, neurologists, occupational therapists and other specialists, all working to get you back to doing the things you love quickly and safely. Our doctors will treat your condition as conservatively as possible, and may recommend nonoperative treatments, such as medications, occupational therapy, casting or bracing or a minimally invasive surgery designed to restore function and mobility to your hand and arm.
Patient Resources
Conditions & Treatments
See our list of common hand and arm conditions that we treat.
Elbow Surgery
We treat the whole range of problems that can affect the elbow. Learn more.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a nonoperative treatment option for patients.
Hand & Arm Surgeons
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- Chief, Hand & Arm Service
- Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Hand & Arm Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Advanced Practitioners
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Neal Chen
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- Nurse Practitioner with Dr. Abhiram Bhashyam & Dr. Chaitanya Mudgal
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Rohit Garg
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- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - Hip & Knee; Hand & Arm; Sports Medicine
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- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - Hand & Arm; Hip & Knee; Foot & Ankle; Sports Medicine
Meet our Team
In this video, Chief of the Hand & Arm Service, Dr. Neal Chen, discusses his approach to patient care.
In this video, Dr. Abhiram Bhashyam explains why he chose to specialize in hand and arm surgery.
In this video, hand and arm surgeon Dr. Rohit Garg explains what drew him to medicine as a career.
In this video, world-renowned surgeon Dr. Chaitanya Mudgal talks about the vital role hands play in our overall health and wellbeing.
Matthew's Story: A Healthcare Worker with COVID-related Arm Immobility Finds Relief Through Brachial Plexus Surgery
Matthew had lingering numbness in his arm following hospitalization for COVID-19. Read about his care journey, which included brachial plexus surgery.

Sasha's Story: A Lifelong Competitive Athlete Who Turned Rehabilitation Into an Extreme Sport
Extreme biking has sent this businessman and father to the ER many times. But, no matter where his travels take him, Sasha always comes home to Mass General for his orthopedic care. He has worked with a team of surgeons and therapists to build a multidisciplinary approach to his own recovery.

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Mass General’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery includes expert surgeons and specialists that treat every condition affecting the hand, wrist, arm and elbow.