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Catherine Curtin MD is a plastic and hand surgeon specializing in peripheral nerve surgery and upper limb reconstruction. She completed her residency at the University of Michigan and her hand fellowship at Stanford University, where she also participated in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellowship. Dr. Curtin's clinical focus is on improving upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injuries and investigating the role of surgery in alleviating nerve pain. Her research encompasses areas such as upper limb function, spinal cord injury treatment, neuropathic pain, and evaluating surgical outcomes. Dr. Curtin has also held several leadership roles, including Chief of Hand Surgery at the Palo Alto VA and Director of the Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship at Stanford. She is active in various professional organizations and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Professor in the Department of Surgery - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery.
Palo Alto VA • Palo Alto, California
Chief of Hand Surgery overseeing clinical operations.
Stanford Plastic Surgery • Stanford, California
Director overseeing the fellowship program in hand surgery.
Stanford Plastic Surgery • Stanford, California
Director of the Medical Student Clerkship in Plastic Surgery.
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