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Jason Dittrich, MD
Jason Dittrich
Jason Dittrich
82666
American Board of Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology
Internship - Virginia Commonwealth University, MCV Campus, Fellowship - University of Maryland Medical Center, Residency - Virginia Commonwealth University, MCV Campus, Medical School - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
English
Radiology
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Jeffrey Gelfand, MD
Jeffrey Gelfand
Jeffrey Gelfand
76111
Dr. Gelfand is the executive medical director of the Orthopedic Service Line at Luminis Health, where he oversees comprehensive orthopedic care across the health system. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Gelfand earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1988 and his medical degree from the Health Sciences Center at Syracuse in 1992. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Gelfand completed his residency in orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, followed by a fellowship in upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Syracuse in 1998. His professional journey then took him to Annapolis, where he has made significant contributions to orthopedic medicine, focusing on the care of the shoulder, elbow and hand. His expertise includes joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture care and microvascular procedures. An innovator in his field, Dr. Gelfand holds several U.S. patents and has designed medical devices widely used in treating shoulder and elbow injuries. In 2005, he founded The Helping Hands Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides international humanitarian relief through surgical and educational missions. The foundation partners with Anne Arundel Medical Center to facilitate reconstructive procedures for patients from developing countries. Dr. Gelfand's contributions to medicine and humanitarian efforts were recognized in 2012 when he was honored as the Young Alumnus of the Year at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s 137th College of Medicine Alumni Reunion. He is a member of the Luminis Health Board of Trustees, marking a historic first as a physician in this role. Outside his professional life, Dr. Gelfand enjoys cycling and running. He showcased his endurance as part of Teamdoc2doc in the Race Across America 2010, where his team finished second in the grueling cross-country bicycle race. When not engaged in sports, he treasures time with his wife, Christina, also an orthopedic surgeon, and their four children.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Surgery of the Hand
Internship - Lennox Hill Hospital, Residency - Lennox Hill Hospital, Fellowship - SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Medical School - State University of New York at Syracuse
English
Orthopedics
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Christopher Jones, MD
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
80266
Christopher Jones, MD, is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist. A native of Rochester, NY, Dr. Jones received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 2003 and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Univeristy in Syracuse, NY in 2009. He subsequently moved to Baltimore, MD where he completed an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Upon completion of his residency training, he completed his hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery fellowship at the Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. With special interests in microsurgery, wrist instability, complex soft tissue and bony reconstruction, nerve compression, and fractures involving the hand and upper extremity he has conducted numerous research studies to investigate reconstructive technique for some of these problems. He has presented this research at multiple national meetings. Dr. Jones’s practice offers a comprehensive approach to the assessment of and treatment of common and complex hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder problems for patients of all ages. Dr. Jones, his wife, toddler and their golden retriever have recently moved to Severna Park from Baltimore. They are from Upstate New York originally and love the outdoors. In their spare time, they enjoy taking their dog swimming, hiking, and going to baseball games.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore, Residency - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore, Internship - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore, Medical School - State University of New York at Syracuse
English
Orthopedics
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Jessica Ortega, PA
Jessica Ortega
Jessica Ortega
266881
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Physician Assistant
Graduate - Arcadia University, Undergraduate - University of Maryland Baltimore County
English
Orthopedics
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Risa Reid, MD
Risa Reid
Risa Reid
13884656
My number one goal is for patients to return to their pre-injury status so they can resume the activities they are passionate about, whether that be work or play!
Risa Reid, MD, is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist practicing at Luminis Health. Dr. Reid has advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Her clinical interests include hand and wrist fractures, ligament injuries, nerve problems, tendon injuries, and arthritis. "It is important to understand how important the hand is in each patient's daily life. I strive to create an environment in which the patient and surgeon are a team. I believe in educating and empowering my patients so that they can be an active participant in their own care. My number one goal is for patients to return to their pre-injury status so they can resume the activities they are passionate about, whether that be work or play! " Dr. Reid enjoys being active, competitive board games, watching movies, reading a good book, and tasty food. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore new places with her husband.
Fellowship - University of Washington School of Medicine, Residency - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Medical School - University of Virginia School of Medicine
English
Fractures, Tendon and nerve injury, Wrist arthroscopy, Trauma, Tendonitis, Trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contracture, Arthritis (including CMC and DRUJ arthroplasty), Nerve compression (including open and endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome)
Orthopedics
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