Elizabeth A. Ouellette
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
1150 Campo Sano Ave Ground Floor MOSMI Coral Gables Florida, 33146About
Elizabeth Anne Ouellette, MD., MBA., has over 30 years experience as a Hand Surgeon in Miami FL. She currently works at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables which is part of Bapstist Health of South Florida. Dr. Ouellette is very involved in research and have published many articles and book chapters regarding upper extremity nerve injury and wrist instability among other things. She is a Professor at Department of Orthopedics and Vice Chair of Research at Florida International University.
Education and Training
University of Texas Med School MD, MBA 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery; Hand Surgery
Provider Details
Elizabeth A. Ouellette's Expert Contributions
The Most Common Types of Hand Surgeries - By Elizabeth A. Ouellette, MD, MBA
Some of the most common hand surgeries that we treat are: 1. Carpal tunnel releaseThis surgery releases the pressure on your median nerve, which causes carpal tunnel syndrome. This is done by splitting the carpal tunnel ligament.2. Dupuytren's contracture fasciectomyThis surgery removes tissue that...
Meet Dr. Elizabeth Ouellette
Elizabeth Ouellette, MD, MBA is a Hand Surgeon, practicing with The Ouellette Group in Coral Gables Beach and Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Ouellette has been a Hand Surgeon in the Miami area for over three decades.Dr. Ouellette became a professor at the University of Miami in 1999, spending a total of...
If I sprain my hand, should I put a hot compress or a cold compress?
Just do what feels comfortable. Sometimes inflammation feels better with cold, so ice is better and other times, the tissues feel better with heat. Good news about orthopaedics is, if it feels good, do it and if it doesn’t, stop. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Full Professor, Florida International University -
- Chief of Hand Surgery, Florida International University -
- Professor Emeritus, University of Miami School of Medicine -
Professional Memberships
- Orthopedic Trauma Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Orthopedic Research Association
- Amercan Society for Surgery of The Hand
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Upwelling Foundation
Internships
University of Washington School of Medicine
Fellowships
University of Miami School of Medicine (Hand Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Trauma Association, Orthopedic Research Association
Articles and Publications
Many Articles and Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
She loves human beings and loves fixing hands so that her patients can express themselves.
Hobbies / Sports
Violin, Knitting, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
Journal of the Hand, Journal of Bone and Joint Disease
Areas of research
Nerve entrapment/compression.
Wrist instability.
Soft tissue contribution to fracture fixation.
Osteoarthritis.
Dupuytren's Contractures.
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