Dr. Fitzgerald is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care. He earned his medical degree with high honors at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Vermont. Dr. Fitzgerald also completed an upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the upper extremity including trauma, arthritis, tendinopathies, soft tissue disorders, nerve compression disorders and ligamentous injuries. He is skilled in the treatment of all disorders from shoulder to fingertip in adult and pediatric cases.
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Dr. Fitzgerald's Care Philosophy
Born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Fredonia NY, Dr. Fitzgerald is familiar with the medical environment as his father is also an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Fitzgerald admires the art of teamwork and believes in educating patients and working together to provide the best treatment for individual patients.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fitzgerald to family and friends is 4.9 out of 5
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-Shaundeja A. in Syracuse, NY | Aug 07, 2017
Excellent doctor. Who loves and true to what he do. He did my 2 years old daughter's hand surgery and he made her as well as me feel at ease every step of the way! He made sure we were both on the same page and I understood everything that was going on. He is trustworthy and cares about his patients. One of the best doctors in CNY! I will recommend him everytime!
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-Fred Dinet in Syracuse NY | Apr 03, 2017
Great personality, very competent and caring. Highly recommend.
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Dec 22, 2016
answers all your questions, he makes you feel like your his only case.
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-Melissa in Vernon, NY | Dec 20, 2016
Dr. Fitzgerald is thoughtful, kind and attentive. He worked me in when I had an emergency and follow up was very good.
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-Teresa R in Lowville, NY | Dec 20, 2016
He was very patient, caring, and understanding. Listened to what I had to say.
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Rochelle Park, NJ | Dec 18, 2016
Very easy to talk to explains what he is doing and what he expects the results to be so you can understand
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-Rita g in Dewitt,, NY | Dec 17, 2016
Took the time to answer my questions ( I always come prepared.with lots of questions )
Also listened to me
This is an art that many doctors don't give enough attention to
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I've deaf dumb or can't remember anything
As a retired counselor I'm schooled to see so many doctors totally ignoring input from patients
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-John B. in Syracuse, NY | Dec 17, 2016
Dr. Fitzgerald was very thorough and professional. He communicated well and listened well. He did not rush and I felt that I received excellent care from him. He was also very enjoyable to talk to. I have all ready recommended him to two of my friends.
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-Anna S. Rhinehart in Camillus, NY | Dec 17, 2016
I have a problem with a left little finger that does not bend at the end. The Dr. said I should do therapy and make it bend. It did not hurt before, and making it bend made it hurt fierchly so I stopped trying to make it bend. Surgery was a difficult thing and was not considered.
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-Jeanne dunn in Canastota, NY | Dec 16, 2016
Both my husband and I liked Dr. Fitzgerald from the moment we met him. He was a patient listener, sympathetic and friendly. Dr. Fitzgerald did a remarkable job with patient teaching and took time to answer every question I had. I am extremely satisfied with his skill and knowledge as my surgeon. He has a great sense of humor, which helped to put me at ease about surgery and he is easy-going, yet very competent. What a lovely combination! I will definitely recommend him to others!
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-Kristi Walker in Memphis, NY | Dec 16, 2016
He is very down to earth and will actually listen to the patient.
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