Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Fracture Care
Indianapolis, Avon
Most recent review: Oct 02, 2025
New
4.9
830 Ratings
176 Comments
Dr. Thomas Kaplan treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and has a special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren disease.
Dr. Thomas Kaplan treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and has a special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren disease.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Outstanding Doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is always kind and answers qustions
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Everything was great, except for wait times!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The best
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Kaplan was very pleasant, staff was very nice, and cordial. He was very attentive to my concerns. And treated me with care.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Didn’t know what to expect but was very pleased with first experience of this type. Would definitely recommend to fry.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
He made me feel comfortable and informed.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Love, the fact that you guys don’t run people around to get everything done you came in with a shot and injected it after looking at my hand did the x-rays everything right there? Great job thank you very much.
Dr. Thomas Kaplan joined the practice in 2003. He treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and has a special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren disease. His practice philosophy is to provide both time-tested and state-of-the-art care in a way that emphasizes the patient’s goals while taking time to understand the patient and make sure the patient understands their condition and options. “My goal is to listen to, and hear, what patients are telling me, clarify the options available, and then tailor treatment to their individual needs.”
Dr. Kaplan comes from Baltimore, MD, where he graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian of his medical school class. He trained in orthopaedics at NYU / Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, then pursued sub-specialty training in hand, microvascular, and upper extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in 2001. Dr. Kaplan is very involved in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and was selected as a Young Leader by the Society in 2007. He has subsequently served on and chaired multiple committees, and is a reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery.
Dr. Kaplan has a strong commitment to research and education. He has been integrally involved as a lead investigator in multiple studies on collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture, culminating in FDA approval and publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. He has given numerous national and international lectures and has been published in multiple journals. Dr. Kaplan is also actively involved in our fellowship program, a cornerstone to the mission of the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Dr. Kaplan presently serves as the Fellowship Director for the Hand Fellowship Program at The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, one of the largest training programs in the US for specialization in the hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS Clinical Pearl Award – American Society For Surgery Of The Hand 2012 Award for Best Poster: Safety and Efficacy of Concurrent Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Injections to Treat Multiple Dupuytren’s Contractures
Top Doctor Award – Hand Surgery Indianapolis Monthly November 2012, 2013, 2014
Jacques Duparc Award 2013 European Federation Of National Associations Of Orthopedics And Traumatology –Award for one of the 10 best posters. 14th EFORT Congress Istanbul, Turkey June 2013
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow: March 23, 2006 American Society for Surgery of the Hand Active Member: 2006 Young Leaders Program 2007 Indiana State Medical Association American Medical Association Indianapolis Medical Society Indianapolis Hand Society Synergy Hand Club President and Founder
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS American Society for Surgery of the Hand Coding and Physician Reimbursement: 2007 - present Young Members Committee: 2007 - 2011 Vice Chair 2009 - 2010 Chair 2010 - 2011 Public Awareness Committee: 2008 - 2013 Website Committee: 2008 - present Public Education Committee: 2013 - present
See other doctors in Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Outstanding Doctor
He is always kind and answers qustions
Everything was great, except for wait times!
The best
Dr. Kaplan was very pleasant, staff was very nice, and cordial. He was very attentive to my concerns. And treated me with care.
Didn’t know what to expect but was very pleased with first experience of this type. Would definitely recommend to fry.
He made me feel comfortable and informed.
Love, the fact that you guys don’t run people around to get everything done you came in with a shot and injected it after looking at my hand did the x-rays everything right there? Great job thank you very much.
He's a fine Doctor
The is very kind and understanding.