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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Exceptional care. He was fully engaged, listened well, and made certain I understood next steps.
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Always has a kindness about him.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
The entire process was quick and smooth. From admission, then Xray, assessment by PA and speaking with Dr Hess and scheduling the procedure.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great physician!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I could not have asked for a better medical treatment! Dr. Hess is an excellent doctor!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very caring and personable. Would definitely recommend.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Great
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Thorough, listened well, took time to explain my options. Very professional, but not in a hurry to get me out the door.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Polite, knowledgeable, and professional
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Good doctor patient relationship
Good listener
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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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Exceptional care. He was fully engaged, listened well, and made certain I understood next steps.
Always has a kindness about him.
The entire process was quick and smooth. From admission, then Xray, assessment by PA and speaking with Dr Hess and scheduling the procedure.
Great physician!
I could not have asked for a better medical treatment! Dr. Hess is an excellent doctor!
Very caring and personable. Would definitely recommend.
Great
Thorough, listened well, took time to explain my options. Very professional, but not in a hurry to get me out the door.
Polite, knowledgeable, and professional
Good doctor patient relationship Good listener Smiling