Robert Coats, MD

“My practice is based on the principle of shared decision making. I strive to educate patients on all aspects involving the diagnosis and treatment of their orthopedic conditions, while learning about their needs and wants to achieve the best possible outcomes as equal partners in the process.”

Areas of Expertise

Treatment of traumatic, degenerative and congenital conditions of the hands and upper extremities, including:

• Trauma and fracture care
• Arthritis
• Ligament, tendon and nerve repair
• Joint replacement
• Carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes
• Arthroscopic rotator cuff/labral repair
• Collagenase injection for Dupuytren’s contracture

Certifications & Affiliations

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Member, J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society