You have small but important bands of tissue called ligaments in your wrist, thumb, and fingers and larger ones in your shoulder and throughout your arms and legs. Learn more about their function.
Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow provides exceptional diagnostic, clinical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Since the first day, Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow specialists have been committed to offering compassionate care for all conditions related to the hand, shoulder, and elbow.
The integrated treatment team consists of fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons and certified therapists. These specialists provide comprehensive services at both locations in Atlanta and Marietta. Treatments include outpatient assessments, office-based procedures, outpatient surgical services, occupational and physical therapy.
At Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, the specialists combine personal care and a warm environment with the most advanced therapies and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The patients are welcome participants. They work as members of the team to promote healing and restore function.
Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow comprehensive services include:
Welcome to our newest hand surgeon,
Andy L. Chang, MD!
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Patient Portal
We are pleased to provide patients with secure, 24/7 access to their health records through our Patient Portal. Patients can safely and easily:
GHSE's certified therapists have extensive, specialized training in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. They work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons to create customized care plans that relieve pain, restore function and return quality of life. Our dedicated therapists work only for GHSE. This ensures that all therapy performed is ordered specifically by your surgeon.
We accept most major insurances. Please see the full list of plans that we accept. If you do not see yours, please call our office to see how we can help.
"My husband had 3 hand surgeries here and received excellent care from the doctor, the nurses, and the office staff. I have recommended them to several."
"I went to Georgia Hand about 8 years ago for surgery on my left wrist and was SUPER pleased with [the doctor] and his staff."
"Clean, upscale and super nice people. I was very impressed when I needed hand surgery and they did (and are doing) an excellent job."
"My appointment was very quick, no wait and they followed up with me to see how I was doing."
"The doctors and staff at Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow are "hands down" the best for diagnosing and treating those of us with chronic hand issues."
"The care I received from the entire staff during my 6 month treatment was exceptional."
"I had surgery on my right collarbone and they were the best staff and surgeons you could ask for. Very professional and courteous group of people."
" I've worked in several medical fields and I'm really picky - this team is the best."
"The only place to go for upper extremity issues, best doctors and staff without a doubt!"
