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Dr. Vincent Hentz, MD

Dr. Vincent Hentz, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hentz, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Vincent Hentz, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hentz completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Hentz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hentz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hentz’s office at (650) 723-5256.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hentz?

    Dr. Vincent Hentz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Hentz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brachial Plexus Injury, Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Hentz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Roosevelt Hospital

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Ca - Bariatric Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville

    Is Dr. Hentz board certified in Plastic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Hentz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hentz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    Which procedures does Dr. Hentz perform as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Vincent Hentz may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hentz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hentz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hentz accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Hentz in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Hentz's office located?

    Dr. Vincent Hentz's Primary Practice

    770 Welch Rd Ste 400

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 723-5256

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    Dr. Vincent Hentz's Practice 2

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    The Treatment of Dupuytren Disease

    JOURL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 2011

    Biceps-to-triceps transfer technique.

    jourl of hand surgery, 2011

    Collagese clostridium histolyticum for Dupuytren's contracture

    EXPERT OPINION ON BIOLOGICAL THERAPY, 2010

    Collagese injection as nonsurgical treatment of Dupuytren's disease: 8-year follow-up.

    jourl of hand surgery, 2010

    The magement of the upper limb in incomplete lesions of the cervical spil cord

    HAND CLINICS, 2008

    MOC-PS(SM) CME article: self-assessment and performance in practice: the carpal tunnel.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2008

    Dupuytren's Disease: History, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 2007

    Tumours of the hand

    LANCET ONCOLOGY, 2007

    Is microsurgical treatment of brachial plexus palsy better than conventiol treatment?

    HAND CLINICS, 2007

    Variability in surgical technique for brachioradialis tendon transfer - Evidence and implications

    JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 2006

    Activation of brachioradialis muscles transferred to restore lateral pinch in tetraplegia

    JOURL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 2006

    Congenital brachial plexus exploration.

    Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery, 2004

    Identification of key pinch forces required to complete functiol tasks

    JOURL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 2004

    Biomechanics of the Steindler flexorplasty surgery: a computer simulation study.

    jourl of hand surgery, 2003

    Three-dimensiol hyaluronic acid grafts promote healing

    Jourl of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 2003

    Injury to the dorsal sensory branch of the ulr nerve in the arthroscopic repair of ulr

    jourl of hand surgery, 2002

    Surgical strategy: matching the patient with the procedure

    HAND CLINICS, 2002

    Reconstruction of the hand in Apert syndrome: A simplified approach

    PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 2002

    Gene expression of transforming growth factor beta isoforms in interposition nerve grafting

    JOURL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 2001

    Surgeon-patient barrier efficiency monitored with an electronic device in three surgical settings

    WORLD JOURL OF SURGERY, 2001

    Improvement of schwann cell attachment and proliferation on modified hyaluronic acid strands by

    TISSUE ENGINEERING, 2000

    Hand and wrist injuries in young athletes

    HAND CLINICS, 2000

    Plastic surgeons in American hand surgery: The past, present, and future

    Chang, J., Hentz, V. R., Chase, R. A., 2000

    Presidential address

    jourl of hand surgery, 2000

    Polypeptide resurfacing method improves fibroblast's adhesion to hyaluron strands

    JOURL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH, 1999

    Enhancement of axon growth by detergent-extracted nerve grafts

    TRANSPLANTATION, 1997

    A composite nerve graft system: Extracted rat peripheral nerve injected with cultured Schwann cells

    MUSCLE & NERVE, 1996

    Surgical reconstruction in tetraplegia. Procedure and Hand Surgery.

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    The role of microsurgical flap procedure in a medical center. Advances in Plastic

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    Thumb reconstruction and pollicization by conventiol techniques

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    EXTENSOR DIGITI-MINIMI TENDON TRANSFER TO PREVENT RECURRENT ULR DRIFT

    PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 1993

    The nerve gap dilemma

    jourl of hand surgery, 1993

    Reconstruction of brachial plexus injuries. Operative Hand Surgery.

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    Rehabilitation and surgical reconstruction of the upper limb in tetraplegia: an update.

    jourl of hand surgery, 1992

    A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INTERTIOL LEECH TRANSPORTATION

    ANLS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 1992

    BRACHIAL-PLEXUS MICROSURGERY IN CHILDREN

    MICROSURGERY, 1991

    Cloward technique for obtaining iliac crest bone graft in hand surgery.

    jourl of hand surgery, 1990

    DIGIT REPLANTATION APPLYING THE LEECH HIRUDO-MEDICILIS

    CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 1989

    FASCICULAR TUBULIZATION - A COMPARISON OF EXPERIMENTAL NERVE REPAIR TECHNIQUES IN THE CAT

    ANLS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 1989

    EFFECT OF LOW-FREQUENCY LOW-ENERGY PULSING ELECTROMAGNETIC-FIELD (PEMF) ON X-RAY-IRRADIATED MICE

    EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY, 1989

    AN APPROACH TO MANDIBULAR RECONSTRUCTION

    ANLS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 1988

    SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION IN TETRAPLEGIA

    HAND CLINICS, 1988

    REPETITIVE TRAUMA AND NERVE COMPRESSION

    ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1988

    THE RESULTS OF MICRONEUROSURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION IN COMPLETE BRACHIAL-PLEXUS PALSY

    ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1988

    THE RADIAL FOREARM FLAP - A VERSATILE SOURCE OF COMPOSITE TISSUE

    ANLS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 1987

    Application of free tissue transfers to the foot.

    Jourl of reconstructive microsurgery, 1987

    IMAGING STUDIES OF THE CADAVER HAND USING TRANSMISSION ULTRASOUND

    SKELETAL RADIOLOGY, 1987

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

    Dr. Hentz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770593501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hentz?

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

    What is Dr. Vincent Hentz's specialty?

    Dr. Hentz is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Hentz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vincent Hentz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hentz 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

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    Is Vincent Hentz accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Hentz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vincent Hentz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hentz's office at (650) 723-5256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vincent Hentz?

    Please contact Dr. Hentz's office at (650) 723-5256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vincent Hentz have?

    Dr. Vincent Hentz is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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