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Dr. Stuart Patterson, MD

Dr. Stuart Patterson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Specialist, Orthopedic Surgeon

Lakeland, FL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patterson, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Stuart Patterson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Patterson graduated from University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the BYLAWS COMMITTEE-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHIEF OF SURGERY-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA HAND SOCIETY, FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY, CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND, MANUS CANADA, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, SOUTH AFRICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF CANADA, CANADIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Patterson is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patterson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patterson’s office at (863) 666-3436.

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

    • Fellowship: Hand Surgery - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, ON | HAND SURGERY, HAND AND MICROSURGERY, TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FL | HAND SURGERY, UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, *CA

    • Residency: McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa | University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Patterson board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Patterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Patterson speak?

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

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Patterson typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left 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:

    • 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]

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

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Also known as:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy
    • Needle Aponeurotomy
    • Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous

    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:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    Does Dr. Patterson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 666-3436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patterson accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Patterson in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?

    Dr. Stuart Patterson's Primary Practice

    2000 E Edgewood Dr Ste 112

    Lakeland, FL 33803

    (863) 666-3436

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    Dr. Stuart Patterson's Practice 2

    1750 N Broadway Ave

    Bartow, FL 33830

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    Dr. Stuart Patterson's Practice 3

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

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    What hospitals are Dr. Patterson affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Patterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center,Lakeland, FL
    Winter Haven Hospital,Winter Haven, FL
    Adventhealth Lake Wales,Lake Wales, FL

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    BYLAWS COMMITTEE-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    Member

    MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    Member

    CHIEF OF SURGERY-BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    Chief

    SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

    Member

    AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    FLORIDA HAND SOCIETY

    Member

    FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY

    Member

    CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND, MANUS CANADA

    Member

    AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS

    Member

    SOUTH AFRICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

    Member

    ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF CANADA

    Member

    CANADIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

    Member

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215931753.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patterson?

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

    What is Dr. Stuart Patterson's specialty?

    Dr. Patterson is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Lakeland, FL.

    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 Dr. Stuart Patterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patterson is affiliated with Hca Florida Highlands 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

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    Is Dr. Stuart Patterson accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Patterson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stuart Patterson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patterson's office at (863) 666-3436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stuart Patterson?

    Please contact Dr. Patterson's office at (863) 666-3436 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?

    Dr. Patterson's offices are located in Lakeland, FL and Bartow, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stuart Patterson have?

    Dr. Stuart Patterson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.