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Patricia (Klempf) Drace, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Glendale, AZ

PatriciaAnn(Klempf)DraceMDFAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery Glendale, AZ

Hand Surgery

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  • Office

    18700 N 64th Dr
    Suite 220
    Glendale, AZ 85308
    Phone+1 602-277-6211
    Fax+1 602-277-1074

Summary

  • Dr. Patricia Drace is an orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and is affiliated with TOCA at Banner Health. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 6 years. She specializes in orthopaedic hand surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2016 - 2017
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • American Board of Orthopedic SurgeryBoard-certified

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative Accuracy of 1.5T MRI, 3T MRI, and Static Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Small Gaps in Repaired Flexor Tendons: A Cadaveric Study  
    Kevin J. Renfree, Nirvikar Dahiya, Mark J. Kransdorf, Nan Zhang, Karan A. Patel, Patricia A. Drace, Journal of Hand Surgery, 4/2021
  • Failed Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: Common Etiologies and Surgical Options for Revision  
    Daniel E. Hess, MD, Patricia Drace, MD, Michael J. Franco, MD, A. Bobby Chhabra, MD, Journal of Hand Surgery, 6/19/2018

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