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Dr. Karen Hand, MD

Dr. Karen Hand, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Hand, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Biloxi, MS and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2781 C T Switzer SR Dr Ste 402 Biloxi, MS 39531

Make an Appointment

(228) 575-2636

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hand specializes in the area of Hand Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hand's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hand

3.5
8 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
38%
38%

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Wonderful Doctor, Wonderful Person
Dr. Hand did carpal tunnel surgery on me today, and it was the smoothest procedure I’ve ever had. She is so kind and warm, and her nurses and anesthesiologists made me giggle and smile when I was nervous or in the slightest discomfort. She saved my dominant hand from further harm and has put me on the road now to recovery and gaining the full use of my hand back. Thank you, Dr. Hand. The best orthopedic surgeon I have ever met in my entire life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kaitlin – Oct 02, 2024
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Dr dumped me after not wanting to treat me now my finger went infection has traveled through my whole arm never heard back from her year and a half post kidney transplant and she dumped me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Pore scott – Oct 21, 2023
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Infected finger
So I went to Dr hand back in the beginning of September with an infection in my finger sent me to have an ultrasound down on my finger a week later said she was going to operate never heard from them her nurse or anybody again no follow-up no medication now the infection is slowly moving throughout my hand I'm 16 months post kidney transplant and worried that I'm going to lose my kidney thanks a lot doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Scott E Moore – Oct 18, 2023
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Wonderful Care
Needed to have a trigger thumb treated this week at Dr. K. Hand"s office. She listened to my concerns and treatment was right on target. All staff including PA, Rns, secretaries. and radiology technician were very professional and welcoming. Would highly recommend. Ms. Barb
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara – Sep 21, 2022
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Dr Karen Hand's insensitivity
I was disappointed in Dr Hand. She initially seemed quite professional and knowledgeable, but it took less than a day to see her true colors. She is indifferent and insensitive to her patients needs. She denied my request to consider my case as urgent thereby requiring me to pay the $ 45 dollar copay upfront before technicians would do the required nerve test on my right hand and forearm instead of billing me later and allowing me to pay over time. Do you think Dr Hand cares about that? Absolutely not! She is willfully part of a highly flawed and inferior healthcare system, particularly the Memorial Hospital system, that puts profits before patients.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 25, 2022
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Excellent skilled surgeon with great people skills.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Priester in Gulfport, MS – Jun 07, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Hand, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Biloxi, MS and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with Singing River Gulfport. She is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Dudley Burwell MD PLLC2781 C T Switzer SR Dr Ste 402 Biloxi, MS 39531
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
UAB Highlands1201 11th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
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Memorial Hospital at Gulfport4500 13th St Gulfport, MS 39501
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Practice

Gulf Coast Brain & Spine Institute1340 Broad Ave Gulfport, MS 39501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Singing River Gulfport

    15200 Community Rd
    Gulfport, MS 39503

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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