About the Expert
Leading National Expert in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Dr. David Ruchelsman, Chief of Hand Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Mass General Brigham, is a distinguished full-time hand and upper extremity surgeon with over 15 years of experience in both clinical practice and academic medicine. As a board-certified and hand surgery fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ruchelsman has dedicated his clinical career to advancing the field through both innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient care. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, with a particular focus on complex reconstructions, elite athlete sports injuries, arthroscopy, and peripheral nerve surgery. Committed to excellence, Dr. Ruchelsman is actively involved in clinical research, and serves as a national and international thought leader in the orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgical community. His work is regularly featured in prestigious hand surgical specialty journals, and he is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences.
Given his training and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Ruchelsman is a highly sought after medical-legal consultant and clinical educator by nation-wide legal professionals. He prides himself on naunced and meticulous analysis of all cases for which he is retained.
Specialties & Experience
Specialties
- Hand
- Wrist
- Elbow Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Sports Medicine of the hand, wrist and elbow
Education
- NYU School of Medicine, NY, NY, M.D., 2004
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY, 2009
- Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2010
Years In Practice
15
Affiliations
- Chief of Hand Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Mass General Brigham
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity
- Castle and Connolly Top Doctor
- Boston Magazine Top Doctor
Specialties
- Hand
- Wrist
- Elbow Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Sports Medicine of the hand, wrist and elbow
Education
- NYU School of Medicine, NY, NY, M.D., 2004
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY, 2009
- Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2010
Years In Practice
15
Affiliations
- Chief of Hand Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital/Mass General Brigham
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity
- Castle and Connolly Top Doctor
- Boston Magazine Top Doctor
Expert Witness Services
Independent Medical Examinations
Workers Compensation
Medical Records Review & Analysis
Preparation of Affidavits/Certificates of Merit, and Expert Disclosures
Depositions & Trial Testimony
Expertise
Comprehensive Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Dr. Ruchelsman offers unparalleled expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. His clinical practice includes, but is not limited to:
- Advanced Reconstructive Surgery: Specializing in complex reconstructions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. Dr. Ruchelsman employs cutting-edge techniques to restore function and alleviate pain in patients with traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions of the upper limb.
- Sports Injuries: With extensive experience in treating elite and professional athletes, Dr. Ruchelsman provides expert care for sports-related injuries of the upper extremity, focusing on techniques to promote rapid recovery and return to play.
- Trauma Care: Dr. Ruchelsman is a leading authority on the management of acute and chronic traumatic injuries to the hand and upper extremity, including fractures, dislocations, tendon and nerve injuries. His approach is tailored to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery: He is recognized for his skill in treating nerve injuries and disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and complex nerve reconstructions.