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Dr. Amy Ladd, MD

Dr. Amy Ladd, MD

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. 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, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and 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, and 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 as an 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 an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Ladd typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    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 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

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Ladd typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ladd performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
    • Finger Contracture Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Release (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Finger Splint Application
    • Static Finger Splint
    • Finger Immobilization
    • Finger Brace

    CPT Codes:

    • 29130: Application of finger splint; static

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ladd's office located?

    Dr. Amy Ladd's Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 723-3731

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    Mc 5357

    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

    Publications

    Editorial comment: symposium: thumb carpometacarpal arthritis.

    , 2014

    Intra- and interobserver reliability of the eaton classification for trapeziometacarpal arthritis

    , 2014

    Functiol task kinematics of the thumb carpometacarpal joint.

    , 2014

    Ultrastructure and Innervation of Thumb Carpometacarpal Ligaments in Surgical Patients With

    , 2014

    Guest Editorial : The Robert's View: A Historical and Clinical Perspective.

    , 2014

    Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: Gendered Innovations in Orthopaedic Science.

    , 2014

    Recommendation for measuring clinical outcome in distal radius fractures

    , 2014

    Trapezial topography in thumb carpometacarpal arthritis.

    , 2013

    Thumb carpometacarpal ligaments inside and out

    , 2013

    Trapezium trabecular morphology in carpometacarpal arthritis.

    , 2013

    The scaphoid.

    , 2013

    The thumb carpometacarpal joint: atomy, hormones, and biomechanics.

    , 2013

    The Scaphoid

    , 2013

    Macroscopic and Microscopic Alysis of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Ligaments A Cadaveric Study of

    , 2012

    Titanium Integration With Bone, Welding

    , 2012

    Innervation Patterns of Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Joint Ligaments

    , 2012

    Innervation patterns of thumb trapeziometacarpal joint ligaments.

    , 2012

    Immunofluorescent Triple

    , 2012

    Rotatiol Biomechanics of the Elite Golf Swing: Benchmarks for Amateurs

    , 2011

    Measuring wrist and hand function: Common scales and checklists

    , 2011

    Temporal-spatial parameters of the upper limb during a Reach & Grasp Cycle for children

    , 2010

    Three-dimensiol kinematics of the upper limb during a Reach and Grasp Cycle for children

    , 2010

    Upper-limb evolution and development

    , 2009

    Muscle moment arms in the first dorsal extensor compartment after radial malunion - A cadaver study

    , 2008

    Reprint of diagnostic imaging of the shoulder.

    , 2007

    The David L. Bassett Stereoscopic Atlas of Human Atomy

    , 2007

    Evaluation of a surgical simulator for learning clinical atomy

    , 2004

    Initial evaluation of a shoulder arthroscopy simulator: Establishing construct validity

    , 2004

    Norian SRS cement compared with conventiol fixation in distal radial fractures - A randomized study

    , 2003

    Magnetic resonce imaging in diagnosis of chronic posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow.

    , 2003

    The effect of protion and supition on the minimally displaced scaphoid fracture

    , 2003

    Educatiol tools in support of the Stanford MediaServer

    , 2003

    Reconstruction of the hand in Apert syndrome: A simplified approach

    , 2002

    The role of bone graft and altertives in unstable distal radius fracture treatment

    , 2001

    Dymic evaluation of shoulder instability using open MR imaging

    , 2000

    Use of bone-graft substitutes in distal radius fractures.

    , 1999

    Biomechanical evaluation of fixation of intra

    , 1999

    MR arthrography of the wrist

    , 1998

    Repair of five distal radius fractures with an investigatiol cancellous bone cement

    , 1997

    Clinical comments

    , 1997

    Surgical treatment and postoperative splinting of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

    , 1996

    Reconstructive osteotomy for malunion of the distal radius

    , 1996

    Functiol Restoration of the Upper Extremity in Tetraplegia in Surgery of the Hand and Upper

    Reconstructive Osteotomy for Malunion of the Distal Radius

    , 1996

    Diagnostic imaging of the shoulder.

    , 1994

    DUPUYTREN CONTRACTURE

    , 1993

    INSITU HYBRIDIZATION STUDIES OF STROMELYSIN AND COLLAGESE MESSENGER

    , 1991

    What is Dr. Ladd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ladd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710033071.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ladd?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ladd

    What is Dr. Amy Ladd's specialty?

    Dr. Ladd is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Redwood City, CA.

    What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?

    An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity.

    Is this Dr. Amy Ladd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ladd is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Amy Ladd accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Ladd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amy Ladd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ladd's office at (650) 723-3731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amy Ladd?

    Please contact Dr. Ladd's office at (650) 723-3731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Ladd have?

    Dr. Amy Ladd is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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