5-Time “Best Orthopaedic
Hand Surgeon”



Richmond Magazine



Experienced specialist in reconstructive surgery of hand, wrist
and elbow

15 years of practice in Richmond, caring for patients from
mid-Atlantic region

Duke University Medical Center, completed training in hand
and microvascular surgery

Meritorious Service and Army Achievement Medals for service
as orthopedic surgeon during Operation Desert Storm

Honored 5 times as "Best Orthopedic Hand Surgeon" in
Richmond magazine survey of doctors

Virginia Commonwealth University, member of clinical faculty

Minimally-invasive treatments are primary clinical interest

Committed to keeping patients informed and comfortable


Education & Training

Hand Microvascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1994

Orthopaedic Residency, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 1990

M.D. George Washington University, 1984

A.B. Brown University, magna cum laude, 1980

U.S. Army, Major, Medical Corps, Landstuhl Army Medical Center, Germany


Board Certifications

Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery, 2001 (recertified)

Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1997

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992

 


Professional Societies

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Association for Hand Surgery

American Society for Peripheral Nerve

Piedmont Orthopaedic Society



Duke Hand Club

Virginia Orthopaedic Society

Medical Society of Virginia

Richmond Academy of Medicine

Southeastern Hand Club, Vice President

Professional Honors

Alec Horowitz Prize in Surgery, George Washington University

Meritorious Service Medal & Army Achievement Medal for participation in Desert Storm



Dr. Sanjay Desai
7650 E. Parham Road Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23294
804-288-3136
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