Dr. Alfred Hess is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the upper extremity. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh College of Medicine. Dr. Hess then completed a year of fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Alfred Hess is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the upper extremity. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh College of Medicine. Dr. Hess then completed a year of fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of South Florida.
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Dr Hess is absolutely the best there is for shoulder and hands. I wouldn’t use anyone else
(1 week ago)
May-2026
The provider I seen was very professional and knowledgeable. From the time I check in was speedy. I will definitely referr my friends and family to Dr.Hess if they should have a need.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I saw Dr Hess. I couldn’t ask for better treament or attitude including the front desk
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Super friendly guy, makes you feel like he’s known you for years!!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
On time , went well and personable
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I was not seen by him
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He is still the best
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
This appointment was for a scheduled surgical procedure: Carpal Tunnel Release
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excelente Doctor. Highly competent and acknowledgeable. Great character, compassion with super customer skills . I recommend him as super skilled phicitian.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Funk was able to treat my trigger fingers she explained everything well gave pain free injections and quickly had us out the door.
Dr. Alfred Hess is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the upper extremity. He began his practice with Florida Orthopaedic Institute in March 1995. Prior to Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Hess was a full-time physician with the University of South Florida. He is a native of Ohio and a graduate of John Carroll University. He received a Master of Science Degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh College of Medicine. Dr. Hess then completed a year of fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Hess is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and also has attained the Certificate of Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Hess is on staff at Shriners Hospital where he is the Director of Hand Surgery. Dr. Hess is also an active participant in the trauma service at Tampa General Hospital and is on staff at Columbia Brandon Medical Center.
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Dr Hess is absolutely the best there is for shoulder and hands. I wouldn’t use anyone else
The provider I seen was very professional and knowledgeable. From the time I check in was speedy. I will definitely referr my friends and family to Dr.Hess if they should have a need.
I saw Dr Hess. I couldn’t ask for better treament or attitude including the front desk
Super friendly guy, makes you feel like he’s known you for years!!
On time , went well and personable
I was not seen by him
He is still the best
This appointment was for a scheduled surgical procedure: Carpal Tunnel Release
Excelente Doctor. Highly competent and acknowledgeable. Great character, compassion with super customer skills . I recommend him as super skilled phicitian.
Dr Funk was able to treat my trigger fingers she explained everything well gave pain free injections and quickly had us out the door.