Dr. Kevin O’Malley is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery and Chief of Orthopedic Hand Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He understands that he is caring for the whole person, not just the hand and upper extremity. He emphasizes taking time to listen to patients to find treatment plans tailored to each individual patient's life and goals. His areas of special interest and surgical expertise include treatment of acute upper extremity trauma, hand, wrist and elbow arthroscopy, fracture care, soft-tissue reconstruction, including tendon transfers, nerve repair, and soft tissue coverage, surgical treatment of arthritis affecting the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.