Hand and Upper Extremity

Dr. Paul Dell

Paul C. Dell, M.D.

Professor

Division Chief: Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery

E-mail:

dellpc@ortho.ufl.edu

Extended Profile

Education:

BS: Eckerd College (Florida Presbyterian College), 1962-1966 MD: University of Florida College of Medicine, 1967-1971

Internship:

University of North Carolina, Surgery Internship, 1971-1972

Residency:

University of Florida, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1972-1976

Fellowship:

Massachusetts General Hospital, Hand Fellowship, January 1976-July 1976
Duke University Medical Center, Microsurgical Fellowship, July 1978-January 1979

Licensure:

Florida ME0022700 (1973-Present)
Georgia 01432 (1971-Present)

Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery September, 1977
Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, Administered by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Recertified 1/01/2000-12/31/2009

Professional Memberships and Committee Activities:

American Medical Association-Active Member
International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery-Active Member
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1981-Active Member
Orthopaedic Research Society, 1981
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1982
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1983-Founding Member
Academic Orthopaedic Society, 1991
American Orthopaedic Association, 1997
Florida Orthopaedic Association, 1981-Active Member
Florida Medical Association-Active Member
Florida Hand Society, President-1988
Alachua County Medical Society-Active Member

Dr. Jovito Angeles

Jovito G. Angeles, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

E-mail:

angeljg@ortho.ufl.edu

Extended Profile

Education:

BS Psychology, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines; 1988
MD University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines; 1993

Internship:

Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines; 1992 - 1993

Residency:

Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines, Orthopaedic Surgery; 1994 - 1997

Fellowship:

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics
    Directors: M. Mark Hoffer, MD and James V. Luck, Jr., MD; Aug 2005 - July 2006
Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland; Advanced Clinical Experience in Spine Surgery
    Director: Professor Dieter Grob, MD; September - November 2001
University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL; Clinical Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
    Director: Daniel P. Mass, MD; Aug 2000 - July 2001
Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan; Clinical Fellowship in Hand, Microsurgery and Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
    Director: Kazuteru Doi, MD, PhD; January - June 2000

Licensure:

Florida ME 100314 (2007-2010)
Illinois, Temporary Medical License
Philippines, Unrestricted Medical License

Certification:

Diplomate, Philippine Board of Orthopaedics

Professional Memberships and Committee Activities:

Vice President, Philippine Society for the Surgery of the Hand, July 2004 - June 2005
Fellow, Philippine Orthopaedic Association, 1999 - Present
Member, Philippine Medical Association, 1998 - Present

Dr. Larry Chidgey

Larry K. Chidgey, M.D.

Associate Professor

Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery

E-mail:

chidglk@ortho.ufl.edu

Extended Profile

Education:

AA: Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola, Florida 1976
BS: Engineering and Zoology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 1978
MD: University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 1981

Internship:

University Hospital, General Surgery, Pensacola, FL 1981-82

Residency:

University of Nebraska, Omaha,NE, Department of Orthopaedics,
Research Residency (also Graduate study, Department of Mechanical Engineering) 1982-83
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, Department of Orthopaedics,
Orthopaedic Surgery 1983-86

Fellowship:

University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery Fellowship 1986-87
Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center, Carville, Louisiana,
Hand Research Fellowship 1987-88

Licensure:

Nebraska #16202
California #A042825
Florida #ME 0040726

Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1990
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, October 1992

Professional Memberships and Committee Activities:

Treasurer, Kiros Research Society, 1988-Present.
Orthopaedic Research Society, 1989-Present.
Program Director, Florida Hand Society Meeting, Captiva Island, Florida, May, 1990.
Program Director, Florida Hand Society Meeting, Daytona Beach, Florida, May, 1992.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1992.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1993.
Reviewer Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994.
Corresponding member South American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1997.
Editorial Board, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1998-present

Dr. Deenesh T. Sahajpal

Deenesh T. Sahajpal, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery

Joint Replacement and Reconstruction

E-mail:

sahajdt@ortho.ufl.edu

Member Profile on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website
Shands HealthCast - August 15^th, 2008:
Download/Listen to UF Orthopaedic Surgery Program - Featuring Dr. Sahajpal

Extended Profile

Education:

MD – Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
BSc Biology - University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada

Residency:

Queens University – Ontario, Canada

Fellowship:

Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee and Hip Arthroscopy at Steadman-Hawkins Clinic
Shoulder and Elbow surgery New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases
Elbow Surgery – Mayo Clinic

Special Clinical Interests:

Arthroscopy, Arthritis Shoulder, Fractures Upper Extremity, Complex Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Elbow Arthroscopy, Total Elbow Replacement, Elbow Ligament Reconstruction, Elbow Trauma, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Cartilage and Ligament Surgery, Knee Replacement

Professional Memberships and Committee Activities:

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Canadian Orthopaedic Association

Personal Statement
I take an interactive, team approach to caring for my patients. I believe the most important aspects of providing quality care are communication, presenting treatment options to the patient, and providing the most up to date treatment options possible.

I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip, as well as joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. My practice is unique in that I am one of few orthopedic surgeons in the country to have completed more than 2 years of sub-specialized fellowship training. I have completed additional specialized training in Shoulder/Elbow Surgery (joint replacement and arthroscopy) at New York University/Hospital for Joint Diseases, with additional elbow surgery training from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In addition, I have completed a Sports Medicine fellowship (which included training in hip arthroscopy and hip labral repair) from the internationally recognized Steadman Hawkins Clinics.

I have had the experience of being an associate Team physician with the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies professional baseball teams. I have also had experience working as a physician for the ATP and WTA professional tennis tours at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California.

My purpose is to handle each and every patient visit with care and proficiency. It is also highly important to me that the Doctor/Patient relationship is open and honest. It is my responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment. My practice also offers helpful patient education resources in print or on-line formats to help make your decision-making, treatment, and recovery as quick and pain-free as possible.

I am very dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you, and to helping you achieve your best possible musculoskeletal health. Please feel free to contact my office anytime at 352.273.7001 with any questions, comments, or concerns. We’d love to hear from you!

Dr. Thomas W. Wright

Thomas W. Wright, M.D.

Frank P. Glowczewskie Professor

Director: Interdisciplinary Center for Musculoskeletal Training and Research (ICMTR)

Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery

E-mail:

wrightw@ortho.ufl.edu

Extended Profile

Education:

BS: Biology, Emory University, 1979
MD: University of Florida, 1983

Internship:

University of Florida, General Surgery, 1983-1984

Residency:

University of Florida, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984-1989

Fellowship:

Mayo Clinic-Rochester, Minnesota, Hand Surgery, 1989-1990

Licensure:

Florida

Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1993, Recertified 2001

Special Clinical Interests:

Arthritis Shoulder, Arthritis Elbow, Rotator Cuff Disease, Arthroscopy Shoulder, Arthroscopy Elbow, Fractures of the Upper Extremity, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Hand Surgery, Cerebral Palsy Involvement Upper Extremity, Distal Radius Fractures

Professional Memberships and Committee Activities:

American Medical Association 1983-present
Florida Medical Association 1989-present
Alachua County Medical Association 1989-present
Mayo Hand Club 1990-present
International Wrist Investigators Workshop (IWIW) 1992-present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1993-present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1994-present
President, New Millenium National Hand Study Group 1993-1994.
New Millenium Hand Study Group 1993- present
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1982-present
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society 1990-present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, member Video Communications Committee 1999-present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chairman of the Scientific and Commercial Exhibits Committee 1999-2002
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society 1999-present
America Society for Surgery of the Hand, Scientific Program Committee 2001
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Scientific Program Committee 2002