Dr. Michael Fitzgerald, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Syracuse, NY and has been practicing for 2 years. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Med Univ in 2010 and specializes in orthopedic hand surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.Read his story
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
5719 Widewaters Pkwy
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 698-7740
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- Elderplan
- HealthNow New York, Inc.
- Humana
- Martin's Point
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
high
more than 89% of peers
Hand Fracture
high
more than 89% of peers
Elbow Injuries
normal
more than 76% of peers
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Dr. Fitzgerald's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Fitzgerald "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. "
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Fitzgerald "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. "
3 Specialties
- Orthopedic Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Fitzgerald does not have any board certifications listed.
36 Conditions Treated
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Joint Pain
- Limb Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
Less
20 Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Finger Release
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NyUndergraduate School | Graduated 2006
- SUNY Upstate Med UnivMedical School | Graduated 2010
- University Of Vermont / College Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 2015
- Indiana Hand To Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, InFellowship Hospital | Completed 2016
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Fitzgerald accepts 21 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- Elderplan
- HealthNow New York, Inc.
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Martin's Point
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health CareMVP Health Care PPO
- PHCS
- POMCO Group
- Sagamore Health NetworkSagamore Plus
- Three Rivers Provider Network
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- Total Health Care, USA
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
- Univera Healthcare
- WellCare
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