Mr. Michael J. Fitzmaurice M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
8841 E Bell road 201 Scottsdale AZ, 85260About
Michael J. Fitzmaurice, MD, MS, founded the Fitzmaurice Hand Institute in scottsdale, Arizona. The institute is dedicated to providing the most advanced minimally invasive hand & peripheral nerve surgery treatment options available. Dr. Fitzmaurice has also formed Bio-Med Nutrition, providing supplements that enhance the recovery process. The first product called NeuroGen® is a nerve support supplement which significantly improves nerve regeneration, decreases nerve pain and improves the overall recovery process from nerve surgery or injury. The supplement has significantly improved the recovery after endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery allowing even faster return to activity and normal function that with carpal tunnel surgery alone. The Institute is also involved in using stem cell resurfacing techniques for the treatment of thumb arthritis and other joint conditions. Surgery is performed at the EndoTech surgical facility under local anesthesia. This is the only facility which allowed to use the EndoTech endoscopic surgery instruments and procedures. Dr. Fitzmaurice is dedicated to advancing the field of hand surgery and providing the most cutting edge treatment options including proper nutritional support to enhance the recovery process.
Education and Training
St. Georges University
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- General Surgery
Hand/Microsurgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Mr. Michael J. Fitzmaurice M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Does finger surgery require local anesthesia?
Most hand surgery procedures can be performed using only local anesthesia which can decrease the risk of the surgical procedure by avoiding typical anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for hand nerve surgery?
Most hand surgeon perform hand surgery under a general or IV sedation. We use local anesthesia which does have the benefit of not requiring any pre-op workup or labs. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Conducts Research and lectures on Minimally Invasive Technique -
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American board of regenerative medicine
Treatments
- Nerve compression (Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel), trigger finger, tendinitis, arthritis
Fellowships
- Kleinert institute / university of Louisville (Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Hand Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the hand, American board of regenerative medicine, American association of anti aging medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Strong Work Ethic, a Corrective Persistence and Committment to Excellence
Areas of research
Peripheral nerve compression
Stem cell resurfacing for arthritis
Minimally invasive hand surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- Time with Family, Staying Fit
Areas of research
Peripheral nerve compression
Stem cell resurfacing for arthritis
Minimally invasive hand surgery
Regenerative medicine
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