Dr. Amy Ladd, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Redwood City, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Ladd, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Redwood City, CA?

Dr. Amy Ladd, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ladd completed her residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery; Swedish Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Ladd is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ladd’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ladd’s office at (650) 723-3731.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ladd?

Dr. Amy Ladd, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ladd empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Injuries-Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City/CA community, Dr. Ladd is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Ladd go to medical school and complete their residency?

Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA | Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School MA
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery; Swedish Med Ctr, General Surgery | Strong Memorial Hospital | University of Rochester Medical Center
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions

Is Dr. Ladd board certified in Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Amy Ladd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1994, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1992

What languages does Dr. Ladd speak?

Dr. Ladd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
French
Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Ladd treat?

As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ladd diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ladd. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis of the right hand
Degenerative Joint Disease
Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
Hand Arthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Thumb Arthritis
Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

ICD-10 Codes:

M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand

Also known as:

Dupuytren's Contracture
Tendon and Ligament Disorder
Connective Tissue Disorder
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Dupuytren contracture
Joint Disorder
Palmar fibromatosis
Viking disease
Hand contracture
Enthesopathy
Tendon inflammation
Ligament pain

ICD-10 Codes:

M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore fingers
Aching fingers
Finger discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

Also known as:

Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Median Nerve Compression
Wrist Nerve Entrapment
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

Also known as:

Right Hand Pain
Left Hand Pain
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Pain in right palm
Right wrist and hand pain
Right hand discomfort
Ache in left hand
Left hand discomfort
Sore left hand

ICD-10 Codes:

M79641: Pain in right hand
M79642: Pain in left hand

Also known as:

Right Wrist Pain
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Aching right wrist
Sore right wrist
Right wrist discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M25531: Pain in right wrist

Also known as:

Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Finger
Aching Finger
Finger Discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

Also known as:

Pain in Left Wrist
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Left Wrist Ache
Left Wrist Discomfort
Sore Left Wrist

ICD-10 Codes:

M25532: Pain in left wrist

Also known as:

Trigger Right Middle Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Middle Finger

ICD-10 Codes:

M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

Also known as:

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

Also known as:

Extra Thumb
Birth Defects
Accessory Thumb
Duplicated Thumb
Polydactyly of Thumb

ICD-10 Codes:

Q691: Accessory thumb(s)

Also known as:

Stiff Left Hand
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Left hand rigidity
Limited left hand movement
Left hand immobility

ICD-10 Codes:

M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified

Which procedures does Dr. Ladd perform as a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Amy Ladd may include:

For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ladd's office.

Does Dr. Ladd accept my insurance?

Dr. Ladd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-3731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Ladd accept in Redwood City, CA?

Dr. Ladd in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Ladd's office located?

Dr. Amy Ladd's Primary Practice

450 Broadway St

Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 723-3731

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Dr. Amy Ladd's Practice 2

1000 Welch Rd Ste 100

Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Dr. Amy Ladd's Practice 3

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

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Recognitions

Awards

San Jose Mercury News & Women s Fund

Woman of Achievements award

Best Doctors in America database, Selected by peers

Cowell Student Health Center, Stanford University

Outstanding Faculty Physician Award

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship

Best Scientific Content Honorable Mention, American Society for Surge

Iris Litt Fund, Instititute for Women & Gender at Stanford

OREF/RJOS/DePuy

Career Development Award

Stanford University

Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching

Outstanding Scientific Paper, Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Associati

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Emanuel B. Kaplan Excellence in Anatomy Award

Nicolas Andry Award: significant contribution to musculoskeletal rese