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Justin Kunes, MD is a distinguished specialist with board certifications in both pediatric orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Kunes joined the esteemed Wellstar medical team in October 2019, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his five-year tenure in private practice in Metro Atlanta and a three-year tenure at Piedmont in Covington. His dedication to the Wellstar mission is evident through his dual fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics as well as adult and pediatric hand surgery, which underscores his comprehensive expertise.
Recognizing the urgency and complexities of hand injuries, Dr. Kunes provides prompt and effective treatment, ranging from emergent stabilization in acute care settings to meticulous outpatient management. His approach is deeply patient-centric, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual needs and lifestyles of his patients, ensuring they receive specialized, compassionate care.
Medical School
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedics, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Florida Orthopedics Institute, Tampa
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Hand
With this innovative technique, carpal tunnel release is minimally invasive thanks to real-time ultrasound guidance that requires only a small incision.
Procedures & counting...
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8</sup
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
Sister Kevin received carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance
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