The experts at MetroHealth’s Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Center are among the most trusted  surgeons in Northeast Ohio.

Our team provides the most advanced, expert treatment of injuries and disorders of the

• Wrists
• Hands
• Arms
• Elbows
• Shoulders

Conditions Treated

With access to the full resources of The MetroHealth System — including our Level 1 Trauma Center — our surgeons are skilled at treating a wide range of surgical cases with both superb clinical care and compassion.

Some of the most common conditions our team treats are:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Fractures of the wrist, hand, arm and shoulder
• Infections, particularly when dealing with traumatic wounds
• Arthritis and degenerative conditions
• Post-traumatic reconstruction of the arm and hand
• Tendon, nerve and arterial repair and reconstruction
• Worker's Compensation

Complete Care

MetroHealth’s Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Center provides 24/7/365 access to hand surgeons, highly trained nurses and physical and occupational therapists to assist in your care. 

When needed, the hand team partners with experts from other key MetroHealth specialties, like plastic surgery, to provide patients with comprehensive care.

Appointments and Locations

Call 216-778-3588 to make an appointment or referral. The hand team sees patients at the following MetroHealth locations:

MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109

MetroHealth West 150th Health & Surgery Center
4330 West 150th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135

New Hand Center Location:
29001 Cedar Road – Suite 519
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 [view map]

MetroHealth's Orthopaedic Hand Center Team

	Michael W. Keith, MD Chief, Orthopaedic Hand Service Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty Interests: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Upper Extremity Surgery Learn more about Dr. Michael W. Keith, MD
	Blaine Todd Bafus, MD Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty Interests: Orthopaedic Surgery, Upper Extremity Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery Areas of Interest: Improving Outcomes After Upper Extremity Injury, Peripheral Nerve Injury, Enhancing Care of the Wounded Veteran and Veteran-related Issues Learn more about Dr. Blaine Todd Bafus
	Harry A. Hoyen, MD Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty Interests: Orthopaedic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Spinal Deformity Learn more abotu Dr. Harry A. Hoyen, MD
	Kevin J. Malone, MD Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Specialty Interests: Orthopaedic Surgery Upper Extremity Reconstruction Peripheral Nerve Surgery Microsurgery Learn more about Dr. Kevin J. Malone