The Curtis National Hand Center is recognized as the largest, most experienced hand surgery and rehabilitation center in the nation. Located in Baltimore at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, it is also affiliated with MedStar Health and MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. They treat hand, wrist, elbow, arm, shoulder, and upper extremity problems.

Why Choose Us

In 1994, the U.S. Congress designated appropriations for the purposes of creating a National Hand Center for the treatment of the hand and upper extremities at Curtis Hand Center in MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
MIEMSS Specialty Referral Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Trauma
Recent landmark surgery, a bi-lateral arm transplant

Orthopedic Services Offered

Arthroscopy
Amputations and replantations
Custom splinting
Hand Therapy
Minimally invasive nerve surgery
Prosthetics
Physical Therapy

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Insurance Plans We Accept

We accept most insurances, including:

Aetna
Amerigroup
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Conifer (formerly InforMed)
First Health
Health Services for Children with Special Need

Humana
Johns Hopkins Health Plans
Medicare
MedStar Health Plans
Priority Partners
Tricare
United Healthcare

Although MedStar Orthopaedic Institute accepts most insurances, certain insurance plans provided by the carrier may not be covered or may not cover all services. It is always recommended you contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.