The Best De Quervain's Surgeon in the World

Our hands are amazing in their dexterity, flexibility, and overall usefulness. When those capabilities are impacted by conditions such as de Quervain’s tendonitis of the wrist, we want the most effective solution possible.

---

Contact Us Learn More - De Quervain's Out of Town Patient Info

---

Here are some guidelines to determine the best de Quervain's surgeon in the world for you:

Focus: Training, skill, and experience are all indicators of focus. A surgeon either has the training, skill, and experience in this area or they do not.

• Training: You’ll definitely want to search out a doctor that is trained specifically in the hand/wrist area. This should include both broad and subspecialty training.
• Skill: Skill can be difficult to evaluate. However, a track-record of successful de Quervain’s treatment outcomes can provide some assurances. Additionally, formal recognition from organizations, peer groups, and the media can further attest to skill level.
• Experience: It can take years in practice to see the variety of conditions necessary to give a surgeon the breadth of experience to become the best. Even a surgeon devoting 100% of their practice to treating problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow needs time, sometimes decades to see it all.

Location: Regarding treatment, some patients can only travel across their city, others can travel across the country, still others have the ability to travel across the world.

• Where to look: Your search for the best surgeon in the world may be confined to a much smaller area than the actual world. Additionally, follow up appointments and treatment need to be viably close. Confine your search to an area appropriate for you.
• Why consider travel: For common ailments, it may be perfectly reasonable to schedule an appointment with the doctor who is closest to your home. However, if you require surgery of the wrist and if getting the best possible result is your goal - a plane ride may be in order.
• Additional considerations: Likewise, seeing a doctor in your network might seem like the only option available to you. But since a serious wrist ailment or disorder can have a permanent impact on your quality of life and future earnings, it is important to consider seeing the best de Quervain's surgeon, rather than the insurance company approved hand surgeon.

You and Your Case: You have taken your search seriously; the skill and knowledge of your doctor are priorities. Now it is time to consider your own specific case:

• Severity and assessment: Your case may be straightforward or more complicated. Additionally, you may be in a position to try non-surgical alternatives before opting for a surgical solution. An accurate diagnosis and consideration of both surgical and non-surgical options will be important.
• Circumstances: You’ll also want to consider your personal set of circumstances – can you afford to be conservative in the approach, is a more aggressive approach warranted.  What are your personal views on risk. Where are you in your life or on your career path. These should all be considered in your decisions.

---

Glenn D. Cohen, M.D. – The Best De Quervain's Surgeon in the World?

So is Dr. Cohen the best de Quervain’s surgeon in the world for you? If your search is limited to California, is he the best de Quervain’s surgeon in California for you?

1) Focus: Training, Skill, and Experience:
Glenn D. Cohen, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is subspecialty trained possessing a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He is a full member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).

Dr. Cohen has been focused on surgery of the hand, wrist, and elbow for over 20 years. He has hundreds of patient testimonials, many specific to the positive de Quervain’s treatment they experienced.

2) Location:
Dr. Cohen’s offices are located in Southern California. They are convenient to the Los Angeles area, served by multiple major airports, both domestic and international.  See more information for our Out-Of-Town patients.

3) You and Your Case:
Dr. Cohen generally takes a conservative approach and will carefully consider both surgical and non-surgical options based on a thorough diagnosis of your situation and a full consultation with you regarding your needs and wishes. Choosing a doctor in a small group at one location means you won't have to guess where your doctor is today. It also means you will be seen by your doctor when you go to an appointment, and not by another doctor, a Nurse Practitioner, a Medical Student or Physician's Assistant.

---

Contact Us Learn More - De Quervain's Out of Town Patient Info

---

Dr. Cohen has successfully treated a wide range of hand disorders, including but not limited to:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger/Thumb
• De Quervain's Tendonitis
• Dupuytren's Disease
• Arthritis of the Thumb
• Tennis Elbow
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Ganglion Cyst
• Fractures
• Traumatic Hand Injuries (gunshot wounds, amputations)

Read, listen to, and watch over 150 patient testimonials, from patients of Dr. Cohen’s. Get first-hand stories from their experiences and insight into Dr. Cohen’s commitment.

Are you from outside of the Southern California area? See more information in our Out of Town Patients page including locally recommended hotels.

Dr. Cohen is committed to quality care and excellent outcomes. In your search for the best de Querain’s surgeon in the world, please consider a consultation with Glenn D. Cohen, M.D.