Great Lakes Plastic and Hand Surgery

Kalamazoo/Portage - 3200 W. Centre Ave - Suite 201 - Portage, MI 49024 - 269-329-2900 - 800-273-3990

Battle Creek - 3600 Capital Ave. SW - Suite 205 - Battle Creek, MI 49015 - 239-979-0900 - 800-321-1165

Hand Surgery

Comprehensive Care

Our physicians specialize in treating complex hand problems such as replantation of severed fingers and joint replacement for arthritis. They also care for many patients with less severe but equally important problems such as fingertip injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. The hand is so complex that seeing a doctor who specializes in upper extremity care is likely to provide the best solution - even for problems that may seem small.

Patients come to Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery for a variety of upper extremity problems, including:

  • Emergency treatment of hand/arm injuries and fractures
  • Hand/arm reconstruction following disabling injuries or burns
  • Correction of birth defects
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries
  • Arthritis, including joint reconstruction
  • Removal of cysts, tumors, and skin lesions
  • Scar removal or revision
  • Treatment of infections
  • Hand fractures

Hand Therapy

For many patients with upper extremity problems, specialized therapy and orthotics are essential to recovery. It often enables patients to avoid surgery, and helps patients who have had surgery to regain function, minimize pain and increase motion and strength. At GLHS, a multidisciplinary team of skilled occupational therapists, physical therapists, and vocational rehab counselors are available to carefully monitor each patient and coordinate their rehabilitation needs.


Designed for Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons