Expert Shoulder Care

We’re proud to deliver personalized shoulder care for everything from arthritis and overuse issues to complex tears and instability.
Dr. James Spratt treats a full range of shoulder conditions, offering specialized expertise for patients with pain, injury, or limited mobility.

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At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, we are dedicated to offering convenient, same-day appointments in Alpharetta and Cumming to ensure our patients receive exceptional, specialized care when they need it.

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Focused Expertise.
Exceptional Care.

Since 1973, our expert hand and upper extremity doctors and staff have specialized in the treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. As the region’s most compassionate experts, we provide the trusted, specialized care you deserve.

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The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia

Our fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons are experts in hand and upper extremity care. They are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with compassionate, individualized treatment for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder as well as for arthritis, the brachial plexus, tetraplegia, cerebral palsy, and much more.

ATTENTION, PATIENTS!

At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, the safety and well-being of our patients and staff is our number one priority. Therefore, due to inclement weather, our offices will be closed Monday, January 26th.

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Patient
Stories

Dr. Klugman & his staff are very attentive, thorough & caring. Concern for my well being is their main priority.

– Jayne R.

Dr. Templeton is amazing. She is empathetic, and I appreciate all she has done for my son. She went above and beyond to help us.

– Teshaun B.

Dr. Klugman is great with his patients. He takes his time to explain what is going on and what solutions are available. I would highly recommend Dr. Klugman to someone looking for a specialist.

– Charles P.

Very professional. The Doctor gets to the situation asap. Very pleased.

– George K.

Dr. Lourie was very knowledgeable and really nice. His staff was the best.

– Sally M.

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Surgery Center

THE HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA

The Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Center of Georgia is our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center focused exclusively on surgeries of the hand and upper extremity. Our team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians work together to provide our patients with an unparalleled outpatient surgical experience.

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Therapy

THERAPY

At The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, our occupational therapists work closely with our hand and upper extremity doctors to provide the highest level of therapy care for patients.

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News & Events

NEWS & EVENTS

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia is often featured in area news media as recognized experts in orthopedics.

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