Dr. Lawrence C. Hurst M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
14 Technology Dr Suite 15 East Setauket New York, 11733About
Dr. Lawrence Hurst is a hand surgeon practicing in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Hurst specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1973
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
Internships
- University of Utah, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fellowships
- Hand Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Medical Society of the State of New York
What do you attribute your success to?
- His perseverance, coupled with excellent generous mentors, problem solving ability, and his positive approach to management.
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Hand Surgery
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