Osteoarthritis of Hand near Henrico, VA

Biography: Dr. James Stuart, MD is a Hand Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. James Stuart, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Biography: Dr. John Blank, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Mechanicsville, VA. He is 62 years old. Dr. John Blank, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: Dr Hepper is an orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery and additional training in minimally invasive techniques and microsurgery. His practice focuses on all aspects of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. Commonly treated disorders include fractures of all types; elbow and wrist arthritis and instability; and common hand problems including carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's disease, and thumb arthritis. Dr Hepper completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt University. Subsequently, he completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. He then received specialty training in hand, wrist, elbow and microsurgery at Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. Dr Hepper was born and raised outside Nashville, TN. He and his wife, a dermatologist, have three young children. He enjoys golf, spending time with family, and following UNC athletics.

Care Philosophy: Thanks for considering us! I am a hand surgeon and orthopaedic surgeon who has been in practice for about 25 years. I have my own practice in Mechanicsville, Virginia, on the campus of Memorial Regional Medical Center (MOB #1). Therefore, if you are looking for an office where you receive individualized attention and care throughout your visit, my office is for you! My goal is to discuss your problem and treatment options with you so that we can come up with a mutually agreeable plan.

Biography: A distinguished surgeon, Dr. Kump has spent his career serving both his patients and his country. This Colonel and US Army Reservist was an active duty US Army Physician at the McDonald Army Hospital in Fort Eustis, VA. As an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Army Reserves, he was initially commissioned to the Signal Corps and after completing medical school transferred to Medical Corps. In his military career, he was deployed to Germany (Task Force Able Sentry, 1996), Kosovo (Operation Enduring Freedom, 2004-2005), and Iraq (two deployments to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2008 and 2011). He serves as orthopaedic surgeon to the VMI athletes.

Biography: Ahmad Fashandi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Chippenham Orthopedics, affiliated with Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Fashandi earned his medical degree at University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency and an orthopedic surgery trauma fellowship at University of Virginia. In addition, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Virginia.Dr. Fashandi is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has specialized training in orthopedic surgeries for traumatic injuries and joint replacements. He provides comprehensive management of fractures of acute and chronic injuries for adults and children including pelvic and acetabular fractures as well as pathology involving soft tissue and infection. In addition, he provides general orthopedic care. When not caring for patients, Dr. Fashandi enjoys cooking, wood working, exercise, and spending time with his two young daughters.