Every part of your body is unique in form and function. In your life, perhaps there’s no other, more misunderstood and taken for granted as your hands: they make your house a home, make dinner for your family, make your living. With carpal tunnel syndrome, your hand may no longer be capable of doing any of these things.
At The Hand Center, they are the focus of years of study and attention – and then we focus on helping you, our patient. For almost 20 years, thousands of people have come here for problem-free relief from carpal tunnel syndrome. Your hands are important to you. Your health is important to us. We developed the patented Brown Procedure and have become the experts in treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Dr. Randolph Lopez is from New York, N.Y. where he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J. He then completed his General Surgery residency as Chief Resident at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, N.J. and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center where he received the Cyril Arvanitis Award in surgery. Dr. Lopez then went on to complete his Hand Fellowship at Oklahoma University Medical Center and Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK, and is now highly accomplished and experienced in minimally invasive techniques, including the 
Dr. Andrew K. Lee is double Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 and earned his Doctorate of Medicine at Howard University in 1992 with honors. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Howard University Hospital in 1997 and also received training at George Washington University affiliated hospitals and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Lee completed his fellowship in Hand Surgery at The Hand Center in Houston and his microvascular training at Baylor College of Medicine. He received numerous academic accolades including Scholar’s Award for outstanding leadership in residency. Dr. Lee is an active member of American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Lee is an accomplished surgeon, musician, and has devoted much of his time over the years to medical missionary work abroad.
Dr. Mark D. Khorsandi is a native of Staten Island, New York and is now a Board Certified General Surgery and Fellowship trained Hand Surgeon with Brown Hand Center. He recieved his B.S. in Biology from Boston College in Massachusetts, and Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Upon graduation he worked at P.C.O.M. as a rotating intern for 1 year, and then completed his General Surgery residency at Peninsula Hospital Center in Queens, New York. Dr. Khorsandi completed his Hand Surgery Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York, N.Y. He was trained by Dr. Charles P. Melone, a pioneer in sports injuries of the hand. Dr. Khorsandi continues to specialize in sports related injuries of the hand, including boxing, basketball, baseball, football, golf, and tennis. He has taken care of many high school, amateur, and professional sports players. He is also actively involved in treating patients with scleroderma related hand problems. He is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and member of the American Medical Association, Scleroderma Foundation, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, and is a member of the strategic planning committee of the ACOS. Dr. Khorsandi continues to participate in research projects as he has in the past at Sloan Ketterring, New York Medical College, New England Medical Center and Beth Israel medical center. He is an accomplished Hand Surgeon personally trained in the 
Dr. R. Douglas Harper is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with special expertise in arthroscopy and total joint replacement. He received his B.S. from Austin College in 1973 and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1976. He completed his orthopedic training at Scott & White under the auspices of Texas A&M University. He has received specialized orthopedic training in Basel, Switzerland and was personally trained in the 
Dr. Joseph Dang received his B.A. from the University of Texas and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. His post graduate training included internship at the University of Texas and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the prestigious Southwestern University Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is further trained in spinal procedures for pain management under the auspices of the Physiatric Association of spine, sports and occupational rehabilitation. Dr. Dang is regarded as a physician with exceptional electrodiagnostic skills and conducts ongoing research at The Hand Center.
Dr. Michael J. Fitzmaurice received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and M.S. degree from Barry University. He was ranked in the top 5% of his class and was on the Dean’s List at St. George’s University School of Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Fitzmaurice is a member of the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Honor Society. He completed his General Surgery residency at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina during which time he spent one year in the study of Plastic Surgery and ongoing research projects. Dr. Fitzmaurice went on to further training including his Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Louisville, Kleinert Hand Program. Dr. Fitzmaurice has had numerous publications in medical journals and has lectured extensively. He is the recipient of the American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award. Dr. Fitzmaurice has a wide range of personal interests including skiing, fitness training, and athletics.
Dr. Jamie Lynn Guyden Dr. Jamie Lynn Guyden, a native of New Jersey, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in Brunswick, New Jersey. Before entering medical school, Dr. Guyden participated in AIDS research in Kampala Uganda which facilitated the initiation of molecular research by Ugandan physicians. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School in Newark. Dr. Guyden completed her internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston Medical School Alliance. Dr. Guyden is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Harris County Medical Society. As a teenager, Dr. Guyden was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Lupus. One of her life-long passions is counseling young Lupus patients.
Dr. P. Stephen Mahoney graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his General Surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts and at Akron General Medical Center. Dr. Mahoney completed his hand surgical fellowship at the Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky and served as Clinical Instructor in hand surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Mahoney is a recipient of the American Medical Association Physician’s Award in 2002 and has received numerous other academic accolades. He is the author of scientific and medical research articles too numerous to mention. Dr. Mahoney is a Candidate Member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His hobbies include scuba diving, skiing and golf. 
Dr. Nur Nurbhai is an orthopedic and hand surgeon with special expertise in sports medicine, joint reconstruction and trauma. He received his B.S. from New York University and Doctorate of Osteopathy from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Anatomical Sciences at NYCOM. After orthopedic surgery training in NY he completed fellowship at the Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY and granted membership in prestigious Kleinert Society. Dr. Nurbhai is personally trained in Brown Procedure and BETR procedure by Michael G. Brown, MD. Dr. Nurbhai is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published in orthopedic and hand surgery journals and has lectured and taught extensively at academic centers. He enjoys flying, traveling and spending time with his 2 daughters.
Dr. Jenpin Weng is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After his preliminary residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, he completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He holds a musculoskeletal rehabilitation/pain fellowship from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is professionally certified in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians from the Helms Medical Institute and UCLA. He is the author of a number of medical research articles on the subject of hip arthroplasty and rehabilitation. Dr. Weng has served as a Board Member of Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for children with special health needs. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PASSOR and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Juan Martínez-Moreno received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. He graduated Doctor of Medicine from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico where he received the prestigious award of Clinical Distinction in MD Graduation. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. During his time there, he became the department’s first recipient of the Good Samaritan Award, for helping transport a disabled patient back to his country of origin to be reunited with his family. Dr. Martínez is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also an Associate Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has lectured extensively on a wide variety of rehabilitation medicine topics. Dr. Martínez is an accomplished competition sailor. He and his crew aboard the J-24 keelboat Exodus, sailed into top three positions in the fiercely competed Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle (CORT) twice, and participated in the elimination series for the sailing event of the XVIII Central American & Caribbean Games. In his spare time, Dr. Martínez also enjoys surfing, hiking, and playing the guitar. He is regarded by his a patients as a gentle electromyographer and a very informative physician.. 
Dr. Pedro J. Loredo III grew up in Dallas in a working class family with his parents and his one brother. Before graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, he obtained the highest rank of Eagle Scout that is attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry/Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The first in his family to graduate from college, Dr. Loredo was very involved in student government and held several positions while at college. While attending UNT he participated in several triathlons and achieved third place in the southwestern region. He also underwent training as an emergency medical technicians by careflight instructors at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. His experience as an EMT ignited his desire to become a physician. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. While at UTMB he worked very closely with the world renowned Dr. David Herndon at the Shriners Burns Hospital as a research burn fellow. Where he helped with cutting edge burns research that was used to improve the lives of burned patients. He obtained his General Surgery residency training at St. John Hospital Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, where he became the Chief Resident. During his residency he was elected graduate medical education committee representative for the surgery department where he helped with the improvement of the residency program. He then completed his Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute of Hand and Microsurgery at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. Where he worked with one of the early pioneers of hand surgery Dr. Harold Kleinert before he retired in 2008. Currently, Dr. Loredo is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a member of several organizations, including the American Medical Association and The American College of Surgeons. Dr. Loredo and his wife, an ob/gyn physician, are the proud parents of a son and three daughters. They enjoy spending time at home with family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoys playing indoor/outdoor soccer, golf, football, and softball. He also enjoys weightlifting, swimming and hunting.
Dr. Garrison Whitaker Dr. Garrison Whitaker received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from University of Michigan. His M.D. is from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of the Kleinert-Kutz/University of Louisville Hand Fellowship where the first American Hand transplant was performed. At Louisville, he assisted in multiple digit replantations and complex hand reconstructions. Highlights of his training include the surgical management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which he spent additional time pursuing and toe-to-thumb transfer. In his spare time he enjoys jogging, lifting, film, theater and military history. 
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi comes from a highly respected family of physicians. He was born and raised in New York City and was accepted into the competitive B.S./M.D. dual degree program at Villanova University where he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honor Society. Following his undergraduate studies, he matriculated to Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he was awarded the prestigious Laughlin Scholarship. While in medical school his commitment to excellence led him to serve on the admissions committee, act as vice president for the student surgical society and work to improve the quality of healthcare for the underprivileged. He founded a chapter of the Operation Smile charitable organization on campus, and for his outstanding service to the community of Philadelphia, he was presented with a commendation from Senator Shirley Kitchen. Following his graduation from Medical School, Dr. Khorsandi received his training in General Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania -- an Ivy League institution consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best hospitals. While there, he was inducted into the Thomas Bond society for Humanism in Medicine. He then went on to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston, where he was trained in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand surgery and served as Chief Resident. Following this training, he completed a course in Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery at the Brown Hand Center in Houston, Texas. He has co-authored a peer reviewed study on muscle transfers and reconstruction, presented at professional meetings, and has participated in research related to the field. Throughout his training and education, Dr. Khorsandi’s interest in Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery has led him to surgical rotations at some of the nation’s best hospitals including: New York University Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Western Pennsylvania-Allegheny Hospital, UPENN Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Temple University, and Lehigh Valley hospitals. He has accomplished all this so that he may bring to you and your family the highest level of skill, professionalism, and compassion in treating your medical issues. He looks forward to meeting with you for a consultation in our Las Vegas Office. 
Dr. Nitin J. Engineer is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. He graduated Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in 1996 and completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Vanderbilt University in 2000. Dr. Engineer’s postgraduate education includes a General Surgery internship at the University of Washington in Seattle followed by a General Surgery residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. In 2007, he completed a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery with the Division of Plastic Surgery at Southern Illinois University. During his residency and fellowship training, Dr. Engineer received numerous teaching awards and became a member of several academic societies including the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), the American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN), and the American Association for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). In addition, he has coauthored several research articles in the field of Hand and Microsurgery that have been published in peer reviewed medical journals. Immediately following fellowship training, Dr. Engineer joined the faculty at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and served as Clinical Instructor with the Department of Surgery, where he taught and directed medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of Hand and Microsurgery. Dr. Engineer subsequently moved his practice to Las Vegas, Nevada, and joined the Brown Hand Center, where he has been dedicated to treating patients with any ailment or injury involving the upper extremity. His particular surgical expertise and interests are minimally invasive hand surgery, including the Brown Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (BECTR) and the Brown Endoscopic Trigger Release (BETR), peripheral compression neuropathies, degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, joint reconstruction and replacement, and traumatic hand injuries. Dr. Engineer’s extracurricular interests include playing the drums, inline skating, golf, photography, and travel. 
Dr. Christian Petrulio received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Biology from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After five years of research in New York and Africa, he decided to continue his education at New York University School of Medicine from where he received his Doctorate of Medicine in 2002. He completed his General Surgery training at Columbia University, during which time he did a year of research as the Chiron Surgical Oncology Fellow. During this year, he published several articles and developed a tumor vaccine. After six years at Columbia University, he went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery fellowship at Kleinert-Kutz in Louisville, Kentucky where he participated in three hand transplantations. Dr. Petrulio occupies his time by closely following professional tennis and playing himself when he is not working on his first full-length screenplay, playing with his dogs or doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. A project very dear to him is his ongoing involvement with the study and conservation of the wild African cheetah population, which began with a tenure in Namibia and brings up his favorite activity of all, taking every opportunity to travel the world. Dr. Petrulio continuously works to improve his ability to care for his patients with a strong desire to fully appreciate human life and experience. 
Dr. Andres Lerner comes from a highly respected family of physicians and has consistently been ranked in the top ten of his class throughout his career. After receiving his Doctorate of Medicine from Maimonides University, he spent over a year at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, conducting neuroscience research and microsurgery. After his research experience, he began his General Surgery residency at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and after that, completed a chief resident year at Lanquenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA. During his residency, Dr. Lerner had the opportunity to work in prestigious hospitals, such as Temple University Hospital and Hanneman University Hospital as well as Jefferson University Hospital where he gained experience in hand surgery under the mentorship of world renowned hand surgeons. After residency, Dr. Lerner pursued further training in Hand and Microsurgery and completed a combined plastics and orthopedics Hand Surgery fellowship at University of California San Francisco. During his Hand Surgery fellowship, Dr. Lerner gained extensive experience in hand and wrist pathology, elbow pathology and free microvascular flap reconstruction procedures. Following this extensive training, he completed a course in Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery at the Brown Hand Center in Houston, Texas, where he was personally trained in The Brown Procedure and the Brown Endoscopic Trigger Release (BETR) by Michael G. Brown, M.D. In his spare time, Dr. Lerner enjoys songwriting and recording, exercising and spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Lerner is looking forward to bringing you and your family the highest level of care and compassion.
Dr. Ralph Purcell is an orthopedic and hand surgeon with over 20 years of private practice experience, who is well versed in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has also had extensive experience teaching orthopedic surgery and hand surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University (New York Orthopedic Hospital). He received his B.A. degree from Columbia College/Columbia University in New York City and then pursued his medical degree (M.D.) at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. Upon completion of his medical school training, he was an intern in internal medicine at Baylor-Affiliated Hospitals in Houston, TX. This was followed by a general surgery residency at Harvard at Beth-Israel Hospital and The Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Purcell then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University at the New York Orthopedic Hospital/Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. Subsequently, Dr. Purcell completed a fellowship in hand surgery in the department of plastic surgery at New York University in NYC. Upon completion of his fellowship, he was invited back to Columbia University to teach hand surgery and shortly afterwards became Director of Hand Surgery at Helen Hayes Hospital, a Columbia University-Affiliated Hospital, teaching surgery and diagnostic skills needed for both hand surgery as well as general orthopedics. Dr. Purcell is an accomplished orthopedist and hand surgeon as well as a teacher and mentor, lecturing extensively throughout his career. He has also authored a chapter in orthopedic pathology. His pursuits outside medicine include spending time with his wife and three sons, traveling, skiing and playing golf.
Dr. Igor Rakovchik moved to the U.S. with his family at a young age from St. Petersburg, Russia. Always having a strong interest in science, he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas while participating in research on the Human Genome project at the Southwestern School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his Doctorate degree at the University of North Texas and his residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Rakovchik holds a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY where he was involved in resident teaching on Neurorehabilitation and contributed several chapters to a book on functional and medical management of patients with spinal cord injury. He is a Board Certified Diplomate in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and continues work in electrodiagnosis of nerve problems. In his spare time, he enjoys reading about psychology, philosophy and cosmology as well as spending time cycling and swimming.
Dr. Brad Baker is uniquely double board certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and in the subspecialty of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. In fact, according to the American Board or Orthopedic Surgery website, he is the first and only orthopedic surgeon in the Phoenix metro area with that distinction, and among less than 1% of doctors in the entire state of Arizona with that qualification. Dr. Baker is originally from Fargo, ND. He received his doctorate of medicine degree from the University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas - Wichita, he pursued an additional year of specialized fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Taos Orthopedic Institute where he worked with the United States Ski and Snowboard Team medical staff. After completing his training, Dr. Baker practiced in Sioux Falls, SD as an orthopedic surgeon specialized in the treatment of knee, shoulder, sports injuries and fractures serving as team physician for several professional, collegiate and high school sports teams and organizations. Prior to his move to Arizona, he was also a Clinical Professor at the medical school, provided orthopedic care for the level-2 trauma center hospital, and was an integral part of building a large respected sports medicine program. He treats most orthopedic problems in all types of patients including competitive or recreational athletes and non-athletes with a special focus on shoulder or knee problems. He is a member of many prestigious professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; Arthroscopy Association of North America; American Society for Sports Medicine; American College of Sports Medicine; the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine; and the American Medical Association. 
Dr. Krishna Mallik received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, followed by a medical degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Virginia, and pursued an additional year of Fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Reconstruction at the University of Chicago. Following practicing in the Midwest, Dr. Mallik was recruited to Phoenix three years ago. Her unique training and surgical skills in minimally invasive arthroscopic reconstruction, especially in hip arthroscopy, has gained her recognition as a faculty at national orthopaedic meetings. In addition to Dr. Mallik’s clinical practice, she is an active promoter of musculoskeletal health and injury prevention. Dr Mallik serves as a Board Member for FORUM, Inc., a national organization of board certified female sports orthopaedic surgeons. She is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr Mallik is an instructor at the international Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago. She is an active reviewer for two peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals, and has authored numerous publications and book chapters. Dr. Mallik is the head league physician and orthopaedic surgeon to the Arizona Football League and the team physician to the Paradise Valley Crusaders. She is a medical volunteer for the Phoenix Marathon. In her free time, she volunteers for various charities. Dr. Mallik treats patients of all ages, from pediatrics to the ‘young at heart’. She also treats patients at all levels of athleticism, from professional to the weekend warrior to little league. Dr. Mallik’s goal for her patients is for a quick, but safe, return to sports, work, and life.
Dr. Ryan Shock obtained his dual bachelor degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Immediately following his undergraduate training, he attended podiatric medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, graduating with numerous academic honors and distinctions. He then completed a three-year residency in Seattle at one of the nation’s elite foot and ankle surgical programs. During his residency, he received training from some of the leading foot and ankle specialists both in the orthopedic and podiatric community. He was able to take part in fellowship training in reconstruction of the foot and ankle at the Sigvard T. Hansen Foot and Ankle Institute at Harborview Medical Center. Additionally, he received microsurgery training in San Francisco at the M.O.E.T. Institute, external fixation of the foot and ankle at the world-renowned Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for “Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics” in Kurgan, Russia, arthroscopy of the foot and ankle at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago, and traumatology of the foot and ankle in San Francisco. In addition to his surgical training, he focused on sports medicine of the foot and ankle with some of the nation’s most respected podiatric sports medicine physicians. During his comprehensive training in all aspects of the lower extremity, he has developed a passion for the functional restoration of the foot and ankle. He is currently board qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons in both Foot Surgery and in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Shock is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.
Dr. Cayli Nguyen received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a passion for science, travel and exploring new cultures while studying abroad in Rome, Italy. She went on to receive a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University Of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, feeling osteopathy’s holistic approach to medicine, helping integrate the patient into the health care process, was best suited to her philosophy. Her post-graduate training included serving as co-chief intern with the Department of Medicine at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth where she helped coordinate her class to assist with evacuees from New Orleans at a Hurricane Katrina Medical Relief Post. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago associated with Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, where she served as contributing editor for Rehab in Review-Association of Academic Physiatrists and received the RIC Scholl Recognition Award for Rehabilitation Research. Her professional experiences include working as an instructor for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation for Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Nguyen strives to promote healthcare excellence by serving as a guiding partner in her patient’s medical journey.
At American Total Orthopedics, fully qualified orthopedic surgeons treat all bone and joint problems, and specialize in shoulder and knee reconstruction. Like The Brown Hand Center philosophy of minimally invasive care, American Total Orthopedics’ surgeons use state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques for the best possible outcomes. 
Barrett Foot & Ankle Center physicians offer proven, state-of-the-art treatment and care for a wide range of foot and ankle problems. The Centers’ founder, Dr. Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, is internationally recognized for patented procedures, including the Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy and the Endoscopic Neuroma Procedure. He is one of the pioneers in the treatment of heel pain treatment, as well as treatment of the neurologic lower extremity problems associated with diabetes.
