The Institute for Hand Surgery at New York Plastic Surgical Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is focused on providing comprehensive care for conditions of the hand, upper extremity, and peripheral nervous system. In addition to their six to eight years of primary training, our plastic surgeons specializing in hand surgery have completed an additional year of training dedicated solely to upper extremity surgery. This advanced expertise sets them apart as unique experts in the field, and it provides them with a deeper understanding of the relationship between bone and soft tissue. Our doctors have undergone advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and we are proud to offer expert treatment for all conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
Our doctors are committed to helping patients restore both the appearance and function of the affected area with optimal results. By utilizing the most current and innovative surgical techniques, and evaluating patients in a timely manner, they are able to provide effective solutions that can improve patients’ overall quality of life. As a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group—the longest running plastic surgery group practice in North America—the Institute for Hand Surgery is a name you can trust.
To learn about each of our highly trained hand surgeons, please read their biographies below. If you have any questions, or would like to know about your options for treatment, contact us to schedule an appointment.
Thomas A. Davenport, MD, FACS
Dr. Thomas A. Davenport has been a partner at NYPS Group since 2006. He performs a wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures and specializes in wound care and burn reconstruction. Dr. Davenport earned his medical degree from Yale University, and continued his training in a General Surgery residency and Plastic Surgery fellowship in the Harvard University Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Davenport then completed a fellowship in Cancer Reconstruction and Cosmetic Surgery at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, during which he was selected for the Webster Fellowship in Pediatric Plastic Surgery award. He also completed advanced training in a fellowship at the Shriner Burn Hospital for Children through Harvard University, where he trained in burn and accident reconstruction.
In addition to treating patients at NYPS Group, Dr. Davenport is the Director of Microsurgery and the Director of Surgical Wound Care at Winthrop-University Hospital. He stays active in the medical community through his involvement in several organizations, including his Fellow status in the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of societies such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Association of Hand Surgery, and the American Professional Wound Care Association.
Brian A. Pinsky, MD, FACS
Dr. Brian A. Pinsky is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs a range of plastic and reconstructive procedures. He has a specialty in complex hand and wrist injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, nerve injury repair, nerve compression, and treating Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. Pinsky earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Ohio. He then completed his residency training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital as well as a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Pinsky has also earned a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Pinsky has been with NYPS Group since 2012 and also acts as Assistant Clinical Professor in Plastic Surgery at Stony Brook University. Dr. Pinsky is active in many professional societies including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, the New York Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Pinsky is a consultant peer reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and the journal Hand. Additionally, he has been involved with volunteer opportunities to help those in need throughout the world. This has included traveling abroad with the non-profit Komedyplast as a volunteer pediatric surgeon for children with complex craniofacial deformities.
Haritha B. Veeramachaneni, MD
Dr. Haritha B. Veeramachaneni specializes in complex hand and wrist injuries, arthritis treatment, nerve repair, and treatment for nerve compression conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. She also performs a wide range of cosmetic procedures at NYPS Group, such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and eyelid lift surgery. Dr. Veeramachaneni is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
After completing her undergraduate education from Duke University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Veeramachaneni earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine under the prestigious merit-based Canby Robinson Society Scholarship. She completed her residency training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, followed by a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at the C.M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville.
Michael R. Christy, MD, MA, FACS
Dr. Michael R. Christy is experienced in the full breadth of cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced expertise in facial plastic surgery and craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Christy earned his master’s and medical degrees from Boston University School of Medicine. He then studied in a combined residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, training in General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Christy continued to train in a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Los Angeles County Hospital through the University of Southern California.
Dr. Christy was previously a faculty member at Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland in the combined Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency program and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Throughout this time, he earned several honors and awards for his work. Dr. Christy stays active in the surgical community through his involvement in various professional organizations. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of multiple organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International Hand and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation Society, and American Society of Reconstructive Transplantation.
