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Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD
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Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Dothan, AL.
Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD
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Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Dothan, AL.

About

Dr. Chitwood III graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1988 and completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center.Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Dothan, AL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Chitwood III currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Jackson Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center. Dr. Chitwood III has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chitwood III received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Chitwood III's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chitwood III is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Excision of Ganglion
De Quervain's Release
Trigger Finger
Excision of Ganglion
De Quervain's Release
Trigger Finger
Excision of Ganglion
De Quervain's Release
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
De Quervain's Disease
Trigger Finger Release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Wrist Replacement
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Synovial Biopsy
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Southern Bone & Joint Specialists
    1500 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Southern Bone & Joint Specialists
    345 Healthwest Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chitwood III
3.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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May 23, 2023
Excellent care and outcome
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery Philadelphia Hand Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD is affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Jackson Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Orvis Chitwood III, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Jackson Hospital

    4250 Hospital Dr, Marianna, FL

  • Southeast Health Medical Center

    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL