Vincent R. Hentz, MD


Professor
Robert A. Chase Hand & Upper Limb Center
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
770 Welch Road, suite 400
Stanford, CA, USA 94304

Adult Appointments: (650)723-5256
Pediatric Appointments (Obstetrical Palsy): (650) 724-4260
Academic Office: (650)723-6796
FAX: (650)723-6786

 

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Specialty

Surgery of the hand and upper limb, brachial plexus

Education

Davidson College BS 1964
University of Florida MD degree 1968
General Surgery Residency Stanford University Medical Center 1968-197
Plastic Surgery Residency Stanford University Medical Center 1971-1974
Hand Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeons,Columbia University 1974-1975

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Interests

  • Clinical practice inclusive of surgery of the hand and upper limb, with an emphasis in reconstructive surgery, obstetrical brachial plexus palsies and acquired adult brachial plexus injuries, and the spinal cord injured patient.

  • Research interests include the measurement of hand forces in the tetraplegic patient, biochemical models of nerve regeneration, Dupuytren's disease, and outcome of brachial plexus surgery.

  • Research Awards
     Veterans Administration Merit Review RR&D Award in 1979-present
    ASPS/PSEF research grant 1980, Biomedical Research Grant, Department of Surgery at Stanford
    ASPS/PSEF research grant 1983
    American Society of Surgery for the Hand research grant 1981-1993

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Clinical and Educational Responsibilities

  • Chief of the Hand & Upper Extremity Center
  • Chief of the Hand Section, Palo Alto Veteran's Health Care System
  • Past-president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

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