Care Guided by Doctors — Not Corporations.

Proud to be one of Central Ohio’s few remaining independent orthopedic practices.

Faster scheduling access. Fewer unnecessary steps. Treatment designed around you.

Same-week appointments when possible.

Why Independence Matters

Independence isn’t just a business model — it’s a patient advantage.

As a physician-owned practice, we have the freedom to:

  • Recommend only the tests that truly add value
  • Prioritize conservative treatment before surgery
  • Spend more time listening
  • Move your care forward efficiently

No corporate protocols. No unnecessary hoops.
Just focused care designed to help you heal. wh

Get Scheduled Faster!

Hand and upper-extremity pain affects work, sleep, and everyday life.
That’s why we prioritize sooner access to care.

  • Same-week appointments when possible
  • Direct access to your specialist
  • Clear treatment plans from your first visit

Independent care allows us to move quickly — without unnecessary delays.

Surgery Isn’t Always the First Answer

 

Many upper extremity, elbow and shoulder conditions can be effectively treated without surgery.

Our independent structure allows us to prioritize:

  • Targeted therapy
  • Injections when appropriate
  • Activity modifications
  • Non-surgical solutions first

When surgery is recommended, it’s because it’s truly the best option — not because it’s automatic.

Focused Care Means Better Outcomes

There are things we intentionally don’t do — because avoiding unnecessary steps often leads to faster healing.

We don’t:

  • Order tests “just in case”
  • Schedule extra visits without purpose
  • Rush patients into surgery
  • Treat you like a number

We believe in the right care, at the right time, for the right reason.

Independent. Local. Accountable.

We live here. We serve here.
Our reputation depends on your outcome.

Serving Columbus and Central Ohio with advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment for hands, arms, and shoulders.

Welcome Scott Huff, MD

Scott Huff, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with advanced specialization in shoulder and elbow care. He has completed an ASES- and ACGME-accredited fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, a nationally recognized center for complex upper extremity care. He will be joining Hand & Microsurgery Associates on October 1, 2025.

Hand and Microsurgery Associates

Surgery, Microsurgery, and Non-Surgical Treatments
for Hands, Arms, and Shoulders

Insurance & Billing
We accept health insurance from most major carriers. We can help you check your benefits so that you’re clear about what your insurance requires and covers. Our physicians can see you without insurance, if necessary. Call us at 614-262-4263 (HAND) to discuss options that are available to you.

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