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The Best Hand, Wrist, nerve, scar & wound care Specialist in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve

When you're in need of hand, wrist, nerve, or plastic surgical care of wounds and scars, you’ll want that care from a nationally-recognized expert like Alexander Spiess, MD. He is the founder of Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve, and a specialist in:

  • Hand surgery
  • Wrist surgery
  • Nerve decompression surgery
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Tendon and ligament surgery
  • Skin graft surgery
  • Plastic surgery for pressure sores
  • Plastic surgery for wound closure
  • Plastic surgery for burns and scars
  • Plastic surgery for compartment syndrome

Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve offers you unparalleled peace of mind as you receive compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment. Dr. Spiess was the founder of University of Pittsburgh Center for Nerve Disorder, and continues to be Pittsburgh’s go-to surgeon for peripheral nerve injuries.  He provides state of the art care for all issues as they pertain to the hand, wrist, and elbow, as well as for issues of the nerves or wounds throughout the body.

If you’re ready to talk to a physician you can trust, schedule your first appointment at Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve today!

Meet Dr. Spiess
 

Expert hand and wrist specialist in Trafford, PA, offering comprehensive care for nerve and hand injuries.

 

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We Proudly Accept Most Insurance Plans

Pittsburgh Hand & Nerve proudly accepts most insurance plans. If you don’t see your provider listed, call our office, and we’re happy to discuss your options with you.

Testimonials

  • I was very impressed with my experience with Dr. Spiess’ practice. His staff was very friendly and efficient. I was told exactly what to expect with my surgery (Carpal Tunnel) and recovery. Dr. Spiess was great and I think he did a great job! My symptoms are gone and my incision is almost fully h...

    Posted On June 11, 2026
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  • Dr Speiss is an amazing doctor, he is not only extremely intelligent, he is so compassionate. His staff is a great group that are very caring also.

    Posted On May 6, 2026
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  • Dr.Spiess is the best of the best,I cant thank him and his staff enough, I never thought my hand would be this good again, very professional and kind staff. Thank you and God bless all of you.

    Posted On April 14, 2026
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  • Dr. Alex has a great bedside manner. Very detail oriented and comforting. Has a great office. Clean and accessible. I recommend him for wrist and hand...

    Posted On April 12, 2026
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  • Extremely knowledgeable and patient Dr. anyone I know who has seen him has also had a great experience. Nice office staff, too.

    Posted On April 12, 2026
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  • As a 76 year old I did not expect the results of my carpal tunnel surgery to be as marvelous as they were. The pain was minimal, the after care was...

    Posted On March 29, 2026
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  • Posted On March 24, 2026
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  • Everyone was very helpful and very nice helped my Husband out I will say go to them

    Posted On February 16, 2026
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  • I was extremely satisfied with the care I received at PHN. I was happy that Dr. Spiess was able to treat my fracture without surgery. Dr. Spiess and his staff are experts in this field and provide personalized care. I would highly recommend PHN to anyone who has a hand injury.

    Posted On January 31, 2026
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  • I could not ask for a better hand doctor! Dr. Speiss and his staff were very attentive to my injury and did absolutely everything necessary to figure out the problems and the best way to treat them. Surgery with him was a great experience and he went above and beyond to take care of my hand. Ove...

    Posted On January 27, 2026
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