Hand & Upper Extremity Expert Joins Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Hand and upper extremity surgeon Parag M. Phadke, MD, joins the team of experts at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center on Jan. 22. Fellowship-trained with subspecialty certification in hand and upper extremity care, Dr. Phadke offers the latest treatments. Patients seeking specialized hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care are encouraged to call 704-865-0077 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Phadke at the practice’s office, located in Gastonia at 2345 Court Drive.

As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Phadke specializes in fracture care and hand and upper extremity surgery. He is dedicated to providing expert care and support for patients needing treatment for their hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injury or condition. His expertise includes:

  • Wide-awake hand surgery.
  • General hand & upper extremity surgery.
  • Surgical & nonsurgical fracture care.
  • Injections for hand & upper extremity conditions.

“At Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, we are dedicated to compassionate, expert care for each and every patient, and Dr. Phadke shares that mission,” said Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center CEO Chad Ghorley. “He will help us better serve our patients with unique hand and upper extremity needs and ensure they regain the strength and function they need to keep doing what they love.”

Dr. Phadke earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then moved to Charlotte to complete his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Phadke committed to an additional year of training in hand and upper extremity surgery through a fellowship with Tufts University School of Medicine and New England Baptist Hospital. Later, he returned to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to earn a master’s degree in business administration. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Phadke, please call 704-865-0077.