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Dr. Virginia Hung, MD is a distinguished plastic surgeon who is board certified with a special certificate in hand surgery. She completed her medical education at Harvard Medical School and continued her training with a residency at the prestigious Harvard Combined Plastic Surgical Residency, followed by a hand fellowship at the Curtis Memorial National Hand Center in Baltimore.
Dr. Hung has a strong background in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, demonstrating expertise in treating various conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease, fractures, tendon injuries, and more. With her recent transition to Excel Orthopaedic Specialists, she continues to deliver exceptional care at Winchester Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, and the Mount Auburn Hospital.
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University, BS
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, MD
Residency
Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Program, Boston
BIDMC General Surgery Program, Boston
Fellowship
Hand Surgery Fellow, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery
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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