New Fellowship-Trained Hand And Upper Extremity Surgeon Joining Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron
Chad Amato, M.D., fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, is returning home to St. Clair County and joining the team of specialty-trained doctors at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron. Starting Oct. 1, Dr. Amato will be available to see patients at the practice’s office. Patients seeking advanced care for hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder pain are encouraged to call 810-985-4900 to schedule an appointment at the practice’s office, located at 940 River Centre Drive.
As a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Amato has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Using minimally invasive approaches and innovative techniques, he offers each patient unique individualized care. His expertise includes the following surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the hand and upper extremity:
- Open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
- Trigger finger release.
- Cubital tunnel release.
- Thumb joint replacement (carpometacarpal arthroplasty).
- Surgical and nonsurgical fracture treatment.
- Hand and wrist denervation.
- Tendon repair.
- Ligament reconstruction.
- Hand and wrist fusions.
- Surgical and nonsurgical Dupuytren's disease management.
- Joint injections.
- Rotator cuff repair.
- Upper extremity joint replacement.
“At Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron, we are committed to offering our patients exceptional care for all of their injuries and conditions, and Dr. Amato shares that commitment,” said Dr. Scott Heithoff, board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron. “His expertise in hand and upper extremity care will help improve our ability to serve patients throughout our community, and we are excited he is part of our team.”
After graduating from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Dr. Amato earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amato continued to further his expertise, undergoing a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Amato, please call 810-985-4900.