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Dr. David Chan, MD

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Medicine 3030 Executive Dr, Venice, FL 34292
(941) 485-1505

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Chan is a fellowship trained, Board Certified Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon. He is a native Floridian, Chinese-American whose immigrant parents have given him the opportunity to pursue his interests in helping those in his community live a better quality of life. His interests include minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and wrist arthroscopy, as well as treating other common maladies such as hand and wrist arthritis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contractures, tendon ruptures, and cysts.Prior to attending medical school at the University of Florida, Dr. Chan practiced as a Senior Physical Therapist at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center for 5 years. It was there rehabilitating victims of head trauma and spinal cord injured quadriplegics that he learned the importance of hand function for independence and quality of life. He went on to complete a hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious Philadelphia Hand Center / Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Approach to Treating PatientsGet to know the person“Being a physical therapist has impacted my approach as a surgeon to every person I meet in the office or the hospital. Therapists are blessed to be able to spend time getting to know their patients over days and weeks. This creates a special personal bond between the patient and the healthcare provider that makes accomplishing a goal so satisfying. It is this joy in being a teammate of the patient, to achieve that common goal together, that motivates me to do what I do.”Do No Harm“My rehabilitation background guides my philosophy of trying all conservative nonsurgical treatments first, whenever possible. It’s the safest course, allows both of us to get to know one another, and just plain good medicine. Sometimes, conservative treatments fail and surgery is the best available option. I always operate with the postoperative recovery in mind, and I use minimally invasive techniques to facilitate the rehabilitation afterwards.”

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

RESIDENCY

University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami, FL

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Florida College Of Medicine - 2006

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Medicine
3030 Executive Dr, Venice, FL 34292

Specialties Treated

Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trigger Finger
Hand Tumor
Hand Pain
Wrist/Hand Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Shoulder Pain
Elbow Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Shoulder Injury
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder instability
Shoulder Arthritis
Acute Inflammation
Pinched Nerves
Bursitis
Tendinitis
Golfers and Tennis elbow
Osteoarthritis
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Dislocation
Elbow Instability
Elbow Fractures
Hand Arthritis
Hand Fractures
Hand Injury
Hand Numbness
Bone Tumors of the Hand and Fingers

Procedures Performed

Neurological Testing
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Neurological Testing
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Trigger Finger Release
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder replacement surgery
Shoulder rotator cuff repair
Arthoscopy
Golfer’s Elbow Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Tennis Elbow Surgery
Stem Cell Injection
PRP Treatment
MRI
Casts
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Tricare
Cigna
HealthSmart
Meritain Health
CDPHP
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Medicare
Simply Healthcare
Health Alliance
HealthScope Benefits
Golden Rule
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
GEHA
Humana
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
Mutual of Omaha
Geisinger Health Plan
Cigna-HealthSpring
Priority Health

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36