Dr. Steven Kushner has decades of expertise in Hand Surgery and has been recognized as a leader by his peers, including as an HOUR Detroit Top Doc.
Steven A. Kushner, DO is a respected expert in hand and upper-extremity surgery. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, Dr. Kushner attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines Iowa. He completed a four year general surgery residency at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center and a hand fellowship at Detroit Medical Center, Harper Hospital.
He is board certified and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand from the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His practice focuses on treatment of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow, including fractures, arthritis, joint reconstruction, complex ligament injuries, arthroscopically assisted ligament surgery, nerve compression syndromes such as carpal and cubital tunnel, tendon problems such as tennis elbow and trigger finger, and soft tissue injuries.
Dr. Kushner is sought out by patients and peers for his comprehensive knowledge and outstanding surgical skill. He prides himself on his excellent patient rapport, and believes in spending as much time as necessary with each patient to explain his findings and recommendations. He is often the Dr. of choice for other physicians, nurses and their families.
Dr. Kushner’s professional activities included 17 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, where he trained residents in upper extremity surgery.
Jamie Uhes, OTR/L, CHT, CSA is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Certified Surgical Assistant with over 25 years experience in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University in 1993. In 2004 he was certified by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission earning his CHT distinction (the highest level of competency in hand therapy). In 2008 he earned an added qualification of Certified Surgical Assistant CSA. He is certified through NBCOT the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy. Jamie is a member of ASHT American Society of Hand Therapists, and the NSAA National Surgical Assistant Association.
For the past 25 years he has worked exclusively for Dr. Steven Kushner, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon. His unique skillset and daily working relationship with Dr. Kushner allows for participation in all stages of patient care and optimum patient results for the patient, from initial visit, injury care, surgical intervention, post op splinting/casting, and formal hand therapy. For acute and chronic conditions that require formal hand therapy, Mr. Uhes evaluates and treats patients utilizing techniques to decrease pain and swelling, and improve range of motion and strength. He also instructs and educates patients with home exercise programs. He assists patients with maximizing function of the hand and upper extremity so that they can return to activities of daily living, leisure, and work.
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(248) 960-5604
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2300 Haggerty Road
Suite 2190
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Normal Hours
Mon-Thu 9:30a-4:30p
Fri 10a-3:30p
Eastern Time
Fax
(586) 751-3505
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