At The Hand Center, you are surrounded by a truly amazing group of professionals. The doctors, nurses, therapists, medical assistants, receptionists and business office staff are indeed highly trained, highly skilled and very experienced. That is not all that makes your care special however. They all firmly believe there’s no greater honor than for you to put your trust in us for your health care.
They welcome this responsibility. That’s why their dedication to providing you with the highest quality care possible began decades ago in classrooms, medical schools, residency training programs and laboratories. They have been fully trained and are deeply experienced in the Brown Procedure. Their dedication continues to you, their patient, by listening to you and recognizing your needs.
They constantly endeavor to improve methods of diagnosis, treatment and service to you. That is why they are here, to provide a service to you in a comforting, confident and happy atmosphere. Because they enjoy taking good care of people.
In plain talk they are committed to providing you with care that’s second to none in every way. Your health is important to us.
Dr. Randolph Lopez is from New York, N.Y. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J. He completed his General Surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, N.J. and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center where he received the Cyril Arvanitis Award in surgery. Dr. Lopez was Chief Resident in the Department of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center. Dr. Lopez completed his Hand Fellowship at Oklahoma University Medical Center and Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He is a member of the Candidate group of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is highly accomplished and experienced in minimally invasive techniques including the Brown Procedure and the Brown Endoscopic Trigger Release (BETR). Dr. Lopez has trained other surgeons in Barcelona, Spain where he accompanied Michael G. Brown, M.D., at an international orthopedic conference designed to train European hand surgeons in the Brown Procedure.
Dr. Andrew K. Lee is double Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Added Qualifications in
Surgery of the Hand. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 and earned his Doctorate of
Medicine at Howard University in 1992 with honors. He completed his
residency in orthopedic surgery at Howard University Hospital in 1997 and
also received training at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins
University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Lee completed his fellowship in Hand
Surgery at The Hand Center in Houston, under the direction of Michael G.
Brown, M.D. and his microvascular training at Baylor College of Medicine. He
received numerous academic accolades including Scholar’s Award for
outstanding leadership in residency. Dr. Lee is an accomplished surgeon,
musician, and has devoted much of his time over the years to medical
missionary work abroad.
Dr. Mark D. Khorsandi received his B.S. from Boston College in Massachusetts and his Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his General Surgery residency at the Peninsula Hospital Center in Queens, New York. Dr. Khorsandi completed his Hand Surgery Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Medical Association. He has participated in research projects at Sloan Kettering, New York Medical College, New England Medical School and Harvard Medical School. He is an accomplished hand surgeon personally trained in the Brown Procedure and BETR by Michael G. Brown, M.D.
Dr. R. Douglas Harper is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with special expertise in arthroscopy and total joint replacement. He received his B.S. from Austin College in 1973 and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1976. He completed his orthopedic training at Scott & White under the auspices of Texas A&M University. He has received specialized orthopedic training in Basel, Switzerland and was personally trained in the Brown Procedure and BETR by Michael G. Brown, M.D., at The Hand Center. Dr. Harper is a highly accomplished, experienced surgeon in practice since 1981 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and was an honored recipient of the 2003 National Leadership Award. Dr. Harper has been involved with mission work for many years.
Dr. Joseph Dang received his B.A. from the University of Texas and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. His post graduate training included internship at the University of Texas and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the prestigious Southwestern University Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is further trained in spinal procedures for pain management under the auspices of the Physiatric Association of spine, sports and occupational rehabilitation. Dr. Dang is regarded as a physician with exceptional electrodiagnostic skills and conducts ongoing research at The Hand Center.
Dr. Michael J. Fitzmaurice received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and M.S. degree from Barry University. He was ranked in the top 5% of his class and was on the Dean’s List at St. George’s University School of Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Fitzmaurice is a member of the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Honor Society. He completed his General Surgery residency at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina during which time he spent one year in the study of Plastic Surgery and ongoing research projects. Dr. Fitzmaurice went on to further training including his Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Louisville, Kleinert Hand Program. Dr. Fitzmaurice has had numerous publications in medical journals and has lectured extensively. He is the recipient of the American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award. Dr. Fitzmaurice has a wide range of personal interests including skiing, fitness training, and athletics.
Dr. Jamie Lynn Guyden holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in Brunswick, New Jersey. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School in Newark. Dr. Guyden completed her internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston Medical School Alliance. Dr. Guyden is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. P. Stephen Mahoney graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his General Surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts and at Akron General Medical Center. Dr. Mahoney completed his hand surgical fellowship at the Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky and served as Clinical Instructor in hand surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Mahoney is a recipient of the American Medical Association Physician’s Award in 2002 and has received numerous other academic accolades. He is the author of scientific and medical research articles too numerous to mention. Dr. Mahoney is a Candidate Member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His hobbies include scuba diving, skiing and golf.
Dr. Nur Nurbhai is an orthopedic and hand surgeon with special expertise in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. He received his B.S. from NYU and Doctorate of Osteopathy from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Nurbhai completed a fellowship in Anatomical Sciences at NYCOM and his hand and microvascular fellowship at the Kleinert Institute of Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Nurbhai is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has numerous publications in orthopedic and hand surgery journals and has lectured and taught extensively. He enjoys traveling, music and theater and spending time with his young daughter.
Dr. Jenpin Weng is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After his preliminary residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, he completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He holds a musculoskeletal rehabilitation/pain fellowship from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is professionally certified in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians from the Helms Medical Institute and UCLA. He is the author of a number of medical research articles on the subject of hip arthroplasty and rehabilitation. Dr. Weng has served as a Board Member of Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for children with special health needs. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PASSOR and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Jonathan R. Sorelle a Lieutenant Commander in the US Naval Reserve, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Pre-Medicine from Marist College in New York. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. He completed his General Surgery residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, OH and his fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Combined Hartford Hospital-Yale University Hand Surgery Program in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Sorelle has completed several plastic surgery apprenticeships and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published several articles in medical journals and is involved in helping to educate other surgeons and students through lecturing. In his spare time, Dr. Sorelle volunteers for a variety of organizations such as Angels for Animals and the Red Cross, travels extensively, is an avid skier and has played competitive ping pong.
Dr. Juan Martínez-Moreno received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico and his Doctorate of Medicine from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico where he received the award of Clinical Distinction in MD Graduation. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina where he received the Good Samaritan award. Dr. Martinez is an Affiliate Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has lectured extensively on a wide variety of topics. In his spare time, Dr. Martínez enjoys surfing, sailing, practicing tae kwon do, cooking, playing piano and guitar, and has volunteering.
Dr. Pedro J. Loredo III received his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry/Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. He completed his General Surgery residency at St. John Hospital Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan where he became the Chief Resident. He completed his Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute of Hand and Microsurgery at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. He is currently a member of several organizations including The American College of Surgeons. He spends his spare time playing indoor/outdoor soccer, golf, football, and softball. He also enjoys weightlifting, swimming and hunting.
Dr. Garrison Whitaker received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he received a National Merit Scholarship as well as the Imani Service Award for furthering multiculturalism on campus. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Whitaker completed his General Surgery residency at The Graduate Hospital at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Kleinert-Kutz Hand Center at The University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. In his spare time, Dr. Whitaker enjoys theater, film and screenwriting.
Dr. Paula A. Lidestri received her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Barnard College at Columbia University and her Doctorate of Medicine from New York Medical College. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Lidestri completed her Medical/Interventional Spine Fellowship at the Spine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Lidestri is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Interventional Spine. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, cycling, playing tennis, running, skiing, drawing, painting and photography.
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