VBCH Expands Specialty Care with New Hand & Wrist Surgery Service

Van Buren County Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Hand & Wrist Surgery to its growing list of specialty services. Vikas Dhawan, MD, PhD, an experienced hand, wrist and microsurgeon, will now see patients at VBCH, bringing specialized care closer to home for individuals experiencing hand and wrist conditions.

Dr. Dhawan has more than 25 years of experience and advanced fellowship training in hand surgery and microsurgery. His approach focuses on developing individualized treatment plans using both non-surgical and surgical options to help relieve pain, restore function and get patients back to the activities they enjoy.

Patients may seek care for a variety of conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, hand and wrist pain, tendonitis, hand and finger fractures, and nerve compression or traumatic nerve injuries. Dr. Dhawan also specializes in the treatment of tendon injuries, ligament conditions and other complex hand and wrist concerns.

The new specialty service will be offered at Van Buren County Hospital twice each month, providing area residents with convenient access to specialized hand and wrist care without having to travel far from home.

Upcoming appointment dates include October 27, November 24 and 25, and December 29 and 30.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Dhawan at Van Buren County Hospital, call 319-293-8732.

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