Douglas T. Hutchinson, M.D.Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Doug Hutchinson, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, specializes in hand and microvascular surgery. Dr. Hutchinson currently serves as the hand fellowship director at the University of Utah and chief of Hand Surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Shriners Intermountain Hospital. He also holds an adjunct appointment in the Departments of Bioengineering and Physical Therapy. Dr. Hutchinson’s clinical interests include pediatric and congenital hand surgery, surgery of the wrist and elbow, and all hand problems in all ages including Dupuytren's(Collagenase injections and needle aponeurotomy), Rheumatoid deformities, and sports related injuries. Dr Hutchinson has practice locations at the University Orthopaedic Center, University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Intermountain Shriner's, Salt Lake Veteran's Hospital and also travels monthly to St George, Utah for clinic and surgery at Dixie Regional Medical Center. He trained at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, completed residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and fellowship at the Raymond M. Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore.
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Pediatric Hand
- Congenital Hand
- Elbow
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Upper Extremity
- Orthopaedic, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery
Board Certification & Academic Information
Pediatrics - Adjunct
Education History
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FellowshipHand & Upper Extremity/Microvascular - Union Memorial Hospital (Fellow)
Orthopaedic Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Resident) -
InternshipGeneral Surgery - Medical Center of Delaware (Intern)
Medicine - Jefferson Medical College (M.D.) -
UndergraduateEngineering - University of Michigan (B.S.)
Research Interests
- Radius Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuroprosthetics
- Pediatric/Congenital Hand
- Congenital Trigger Thumb
- Syndactyly
Podcasts & News
The Scope Podcast
News
Patient Comments
- Very concerned for my well being answered all my questions and addressed my concerns.
- Dr Hutchinson is Phenomenal!! Wouldn't go anywhere else, have total confidence in his work.
- Dr Hutchinson is very knowledgable, kind & professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone who might need his services.