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Dr. Alfred Hess, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.4 (150)
Map Pin Small Brandon, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Alfred Hess, MD

Dr. Alfred Hess, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Brandon, FL. They graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Dr. Hess, completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hess an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Hess works at Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Brandon in Brandon, FL with other offices in Temple Terrace, FL and Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Hess' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Brandon
    560 S Lakewood Dr Ste 101, Brandon, FL 33511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (352) 607-3202
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - North Tampa
    13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (352) 607-3204
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - South Tampa
    909 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Neuroplasty
Wrist Fracture
Trigger Finger Release
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Joint Pain
Excision of Ganglion
Bursitis
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De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Wrist
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bicep Injuries
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Growth Plate Injuries
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Eczema
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hypertension
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Overuse Injuries
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Throwing Injuries
Tricep Injuries
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tenotomy
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    Based on 150 ratings
    Patient Ratings (150)
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    (122)
    4 Star
    (2)
    3 Star
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    2 Star
    (4)
    1 Star
    (19)
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    About Dr. Alfred Hess, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1578568291
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tampa General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alfred Hess, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hess is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hess has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hess has seen patients for Wrist Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hess on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    150 patients have reviewed Dr. Hess. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hess.

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