Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery Center
The UCSF Hand, Elbow and Upper Extremity Surgery Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper limbs (hands, wrists, elbows, arms and shoulders). Our team includes surgeons, other types of physicians and hand therapists.
We offer state-of-the-art treatments based on outcome studies of our patients' results, as well as on studies of current and new treatments performed in our research laboratory. Treatments include nonsurgical care, surgery and therapy.
Our locations
Our team
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Anthony Ding
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Igor Immerman
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Nicolas H. Lee
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Mathias A. Masem
MD
Hand and upper extremity surgeon -
Lauren Santiesteban
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Nicole Strauss Schroeder
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Lauren Shapiro
MD, MS
Orthopedic surgeon -
Nicholas Carvelli
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Leah Tapscott
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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One of the nation’s best in orthopedics
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
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Interpreting Services
UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has several research programs dedicated to investigating different areas of musculoskeletal health care, such as hip, knee and spine surgery.
