Dr. David Chan's interests include minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and wrist arthroscopy, as well as treating other common maladies such as hand and wrist arthritis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contractures, tendon ruptures, and cysts.
Dr. David Chan's interests include minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and wrist arthroscopy, as well as treating other common maladies such as hand and wrist arthritis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contractures, tendon ruptures, and cysts.
Dr. David Chan is a fellowship-trained, board-certified Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon. He is a native Floridian, Chinese-American whose immigrant parents have given him the opportunity to pursue his interests in helping those in his community live a better quality of life. His interests include minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and wrist arthroscopy, as well as treating other common maladies such as hand and wrist arthritis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren’s contractures, tendon ruptures, and cysts.
Prior to attending medical school at the University of Florida, Dr. Chan practiced as a Senior Physical Therapist at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center for 5 years. It was there rehabilitating victims of head trauma and spinal cord injured quadriplegics that he learned the importance of hand function for independence and quality of life. He went on to complete a hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious Philadelphia Hand Center / Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
DR. CHAN’S APPROACH TO TREATING PATIENTS
Get to know the person
“Being a physical therapist has impacted my approach as a surgeon to every person I meet in the office or the hospital. Therapists are blessed to be able to spend time getting to know their patients over days and weeks. This creates a special personal bond between the patient and the healthcare provider that makes accomplishing a goal so satisfying. It is this joy in being a teammate of the patient, to achieve that common goal together, that motivates me to do what I do.”
Do No Harm
“My rehabilitation background guides my philosophy of trying all conservative nonsurgical treatments first, whenever possible. It’s the safest course, allows both of us to get to know one another, and just plain good medicine. Sometimes, conservative treatments fail and surgery is the best available option. I always operate with the postoperative recovery in mind, and I use minimally invasive techniques to facilitate the rehabilitation afterwards.”
DR. CHAN’S MEDICAL TRAINING
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami, FL
Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery The Philadelphia Hand Center / Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Dr Chan & entire staff were excellent. Well organized & professional practice.
Dr. Chan is absolutely great both professionally and courteous in how he treats my situation each time I need to see him.i was so thankful for today's visit. He was thorough. Showed me exactly where the pain stemmed from on the chart, gave me an injection and a brace to wear for 2 weeks.
He was very nice and I like him...and he told me alot,and he's a great doctor...
I have been a long time patient of suncoast orthopedic and to hear a doctor dropping the f bomb on me was so unprofessional. Then to hear other friends of mine at the gym in this community feel the same way and won't go back. Only reason I gave him a shot was because my hand doctor doesn't take my Medicare plan. I just need a shot and now I need to look for a new doctor. If I was suncoast orthopedic I would be concerned about about this kind of reputation in the community
A plus doctor take pride in his work!
Clear communication..easy to talk to
Dr. Chan is very friendly and spends time to answer questions. Highly recommend.
Doctor Chan was. amazing. He quickly diagnosed my hand issue and give me options. Most of all I appreciate his compassion towards my issue.
Happy with care i received
Beautiful facility. Friendly staff. Dr. Chan explained everything clearly and listened!