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Office
1492 S Mill Ave
Suite 214
Tempe, AZ 85281Phone+1 602-812-7520Fax+1 602-266-3072
Summary
- Dr. Paul Guidera is a Reconstructive Hand & Wrist Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ . He serves as medical officer in the National Disaster Medical System with New Mexico DMAT and has worked in both national and international disaster sites. He served in the United States Navy, retiring as Commander.
He has privileges at Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea/Shea Medical Centers and Oasis Hospital.
He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice for 26 years.
He has decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of workplace injuries and is frequently called upon to consult on difficult injury case management. He is experienced in complex secondary reconstructive surgery, peripheral nerve microsurgery, revision hand & wrist surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, fracture care and reconstructive microvascular surgery. He is a frequent speaker in the Arizona Workers Compensation community and is often asked to consult on causation issues.
Dr Guidera’s practice philosophy emphasizes transparency and a team approach in reaching shared treatment decisions. His carefully curated staff is committed to a Patient First mission and the delivery of highly personalized evidence-based treatment of disorders and injury of the hand and upper extremity.
Education & Training
- University of ConnecticutFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1994 - 1995
- University of RochesterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1992 - 1994
- MedStar Health (Baltimore)Residency, Surgery, 1988 - 1992
- MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
- University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1985, MD
- University of Massachusetts AmherstB.S., Psychology Pre-Medicine Track, 1978 - 1980
- Loyola University MarylandB.S., Psychology Pre-Medicine Track, 1976 - 1977
Certifications & Licensure
- AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- CO State Medical License 2018 - 2025
- UT State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- CA State Medical License 1992 - 1997
- CT State Medical License 1994 - 1995
- MD State Medical License 1986 - 1994
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Active Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsInterobserver Variability in the Treatment of Little Finger Metacarpal Neck FracturesRick Tosti, Asif M. Ilyas, Jos J. Mellema, Thierry G. Guitton, David Ring
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2014-09-01 - 28 citationsHow surgeons make decisions when the evidence is inconclusive.Michiel G.J.S. Hageman, Thierry G. Guitton, David Ring, A. Lee Osterman, A. B. Spoor
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2013-06-01 - 4 citationsVariation in recommendation for surgical treatment for compressive neuropathy.Michiel G.J.S. Hageman, Stéphanie J.E. Becker, Arjan G.J. Bot, Thierry G. Guitton, David Ring
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2013-05-01
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- AdvHandhttp://phxhand.com
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