Dr. Dean Dale Worthingstun D.O.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
980 E MAIN ST BLUE RIDGE GA, 30513About
Dr. Dean Worthingstun is a hand surgeon practicing in Blue Ridge, GA. Dr. Worthingstun specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems.
Dr. Worthingstun's practice focuses exclusively on the medical and surgical management of the hand, and wrist, and he enjoys treating patients of all ages. Board Certified in General Surgery, Dr. Worthingstun also holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery.
Dr. Worthingstun graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, and was commissioned in the US Navy, where he had the privilege of serving for over 21 years. After retiring from the Navy as a Commander, he attended Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, in Michigan. He then completed his subspecialty training in Orthopedic Hand Surgery through the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dr. Worthingstun is honored to be available to provide quality care to the residents of the North Central Georgia foothills, Eastern Tennessee, and Western North Carolina.
Education and Training
United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO Aeronautical Engineering 1980
University of Tennessee Aviation Systems
Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Osteopathic SurgeonsAmerican Osteopathic Board of SurgeryAOBS- 2015
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand- 2016
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release (hand)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Hand Problems, Open Reduction And Internal Fixation (orif) Surgery And More
- Arthritis And Joint Pain
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Dequervain's Release
- Fractures & Dislocations
- Wrist Fractures
- Wrist Injuries
- Wrist And Hand Arthritis
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Wrist Fusion
- Wrist Instability
- Finger Arthrodesis
- Finger Tip Injuries
- Nerve Injury
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendon Lacerations
- Tendon Repair And Reconstruction
- Tendon And Joint Pain
- Trigger digit release
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Finger & Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Fingers, Thumb
- Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point
- Sports Injuries
- Work Related Injuries
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Osteopathic College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- Member American Society for Surgery of The Hand
- Member American Association of Hand Surgery
- Member American Osteopathic Association
- Member American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Fellowships
- The State University of New York at Buffalo Orthopedic Hand Surgery 2011
Experience & Accolades
- Commissioned Office United States Navy1980 - 2001United States Navy
- Private Practice Physician2011Georgia Foothills Hand SurgeryBoard Certified General Surgeon, with Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery.
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