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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Knowledgeable; personable; engages patients well and involves them with shared decision making; very skilled as a surgeon;
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very happy with the whole experience. All staff were great !!!!
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
He is the best.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Hess is very professional and personable. He explains everything to me in detail and makes me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hess is wonderful, he is efficient ,professional, easy going and able to answer any questions I may have which puts me at ease. Thank you Dr Hess.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He's done carpel tunnel surgery 20 yrs ago. Having issues with my other arm and hand. Wouldn't choose anyone else.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hess is absolutely the best there is for shoulder and hands. I wouldn’t use anyone else
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I saw Dr Hess. I couldn’t ask for better treament or attitude including the front desk
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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Knowledgeable; personable; engages patients well and involves them with shared decision making; very skilled as a surgeon;
Very happy with the whole experience. All staff were great !!!!
He is the best.
Excellent!
Dr. Hess is very professional and personable. He explains everything to me in detail and makes me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend him.
Dr Hess is wonderful, he is efficient ,professional, easy going and able to answer any questions I may have which puts me at ease. Thank you Dr Hess.
He's done carpel tunnel surgery 20 yrs ago. Having issues with my other arm and hand. Wouldn't choose anyone else.
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