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Dr. Harvey Chim, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Harvey Chim, MD
4.7 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Harvey Chim, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Harvey Chim, MD
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Dr. Harvey Chim, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 46
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Harvey Chim, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Harvey Chim, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL and has 22 years experience. They graduated from National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.They currently practice at UF Health Hand Reconstruction - OSMI and are affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital and Uf Health Leesburg Hospital. At present, Dr. Chim received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chim also speaks Chinese and Mandarin. Dr. Chim is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Skin Grafts
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Bedsores
Skin Grafts
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Bedsores
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Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Wound Repair
Arthritis of the Hand
Birthmark
Bracheal Plexus Birth Injuries
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Breast Hypoplasia
Breast Ptosis
Broken Nose
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Breast
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Dentofacial Anomalies
Distal Radius Fracture
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Lower Extremity Trauma
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Small Chin
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spider Veins
Third-Degree Burns
Trigger Finger
Upper Extremity Trauma
Wrist Fracture
Blepharoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carpal Tunnel Release
Chemical Peel
Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dermabrasion
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Skin Cancer
Eyelid Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
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Facial Reconstruction
Gynecomastia Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Head and Neck Surgery
Labiaplasty
Lip, Excision or Resection
Liposuction
Nipple Reconstruction
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Hand Reconstruction - OSMI
    3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  2. 2 UF Health Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center
    4037 NW 86th Ter # 3, Gainesville, FL 32606
  3. 3 UF Health Surgical Specialists - Springhill
    4037 NW 86th Ter # 3, Gainesville, FL 32606

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May 12, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr Chim is an expert in upper and lower extremity limb salvage, brachial plexus and complex peripheral nerve reconstruction within the University of Florida Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. In 2018, he received the Gelberman Scholar Award from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and travelled around the world teaching and learning new surgical techniques as a representative of the ASSH and North American hand surgery. Recently, he served as a visiting professor for the ASSH, teaching peripheral nerve surgery to programs around the U.S.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Harvey Chim, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Gainesville, FL and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2002. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery and Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Graduate School Of Medicine (Hand Surgery)
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Harvey Chim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chim's profile.

Dr. Harvey Chim, MD is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital and Uf Health Leesburg Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Harvey Chim, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uf Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL

  • Uf Health Leesburg Hospital

    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL