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Dr. Dhruti Contractor Joins Atlanta Hand Specialist as Newest Board-Certified Surgeon

Dr. Contractor is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Specializing in Hand Surgery

(May 2, 2023) ATLANTA, GA — Dr. Dhruti Contractor, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with certification in the sub-specialty of Surgery of the Hand, recently joined Atlanta Hand Specialist as its newest physician.

“I am very excited to join the Atlanta Hand Specialist team and know I will make a real difference in the lives of my patients throughout the Atlanta area,” Dr. Contractor said.

Prior to joining Atlanta Hand Specialist, Dr. Contractor spent 12 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, caring for soldiers, veterans and their families. She helped treat challenging trauma cases with the goal of returning soldiers back to active duty. During her time with the U.S. Army, she earned the Army Commendation Medal, as well as the rank of Major.

Dr. Contractor has also spent time working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is committed to partnering with and empowering patients to help them achieve their maximum function.

“Through my work, I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and achieving the unique functional goals of every patient I see,” Dr. Contractor added. “It’s my honor and privilege to serve my patients to the best of my abilities.”

An experienced board-certified surgeon, Dr. Contractor is happy to be back working in the Atlanta area with patients from all over the Metro area. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degree with honors at the University of Georgia and has a master’s in public health from Yale University.

Dr. Contractor earned her medical degree at George Washington University and completed her residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. During her time as a resident, Dr. Contractor was also selected as Resident of the Year for her compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Following residency training, Dr. Contractor completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at the prestigious Curtis National Hand Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she gained experience with microvascular surgery and level 1 trauma cases.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Contractor, please visit our website, AtlantaHandSpecialist.com, or call (770) 333-7888. Same day appointments are available.

About Atlanta Hand Specialist

The physicians and staff at Atlanta Hand Specialist provide innovative solutions for patients suffering from hand, wrist, finger, arm and elbow pain. No matter a patient’s age, the Atlanta Hand Specialist team can help successfully treat any condition in the arms, hands or fingers to help patients live a full and active lifestyle. Common conditions treated include carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and wrist fractures, arthritis and joint pain, Dupuytren’s Disease and many others.

Atlanta Hand Specialist’s team of board-certified surgeons, led by Dr. Viralkumar Patel, work with patients at eight different office locations in the Metro Atlanta area: Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Marietta, Canton, East Cobb, Douglasville, Lawrenceville and Johns Creek. Visit our website, AtlantaHandSpecialist.com, to learn more or schedule an appointment.

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