Physicians & Staff

Member of OAM Sports Medicine Institute

Scott D. Burgess, MD

Returning to West Michigan after his Specialty Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Mary S. Stern at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Dr. Burgess is the newest member of the Michigan Hand Center team....Read More

Prior to the Mary S. Stern fellowship, Dr. Burgess did his Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training at the University of North Carolina and served as Education Commitee member at the UNC Department of Orthopedics.

An avid water sports fan, Dr. Burgess participated in Men's Swimming at Hope College and was a water polo coach for Holland and Holland Christian High Schools. He also enjoys camping, biking, and reading. View Less
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Mark R. DeHaan, MD

Dr. DeHaan attended medical school in his native Chicago, eventually completing a plastic surgery residency in Grand Rapids. He specializes in hand, upper extremity and microsurgery, and has lectured and written extensively on the subject of occupational injuries and the surgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome. He has special training and experience in endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery and post traumatic reconstructive hand surgery. ...Read More

Dr. DeHaan's father was a psychiatrist in the Chicago area; his grandfather, Martin R. DeHaan, was a family physician in Grand Rapids and made house calls by horse and buggy. Dr. DeHaan's interests include watersports, scuba diving, tennis and basketball. View Less
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Julian E. Kuz, MD

A Minnesota native, Dr. Kuz's professional interests include problems and surgery of the wrist, elbow and shoulder, joint replacement, and surgery of the hand including reconstruction after trauma or arthritis. Sports injuries, reconstructing elbow and wrist injuries for stiffness, and children's hand conditions are also areas of special attention for Dr. Kuz....Read More

Dr. Kuz has authored over a dozen scientific articles, a book chapter, and two books on Civil War medicine. Out of the office, you may find Dr. Kuz alpine and telemark skiing, kayaking, kitesurfing or sailing.
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B. Kent Maupin, MD

Originally from Illinois, Dr. Maupin has been a West Michigan resident since 1981. Dr. Maupin has extensive experience in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery. Dr. Maupin's professional interests include problems and treatment of the peripheral nerve, arthritis of hand and upper extremity, shoulder surgery and joint replacement. In addition, Dr. Maupin has over 25 years of experience in rheumatoid hand management. ...Read More

Dr. Maupin's personal interests include bike riding, sailing, traveling out west, hiking and camping. Dr. Maupin, his wife, a teacher in Forest Hills Eastern and son live in the Grand Rapids area and has a daughter residing in Washington DC.
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Steve C. Naum, MD

A native of West Michigan, Dr. Naum is interested in many facets of his profession, such as general hand surgery, wrist arthroscopy, reconstruction of complex wounds and traumatic injuries, and reconstructive microsurgery of the upper extremity, lower extremity, head and neck. He is also active in post-trauma plastic surgery. He spends his personal time with his family, downhill skiing in the snow and sailing in the sun.
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David P. Petersen, MD

Dr. Petersen's professional interests include arthritis of the hand and wrist, and he particularly enjoys treating geriatric patients. Dr. Petersen is the author of several articles on upper extremity problems, and is active in resident and medical student training. ...Read More

When he's not working, Dr. Petersen enjoys various sports such as racquetball, downhill skiing, and golfing. While he lists bow hunting and fishing as other hobbies, he admits that he doesn't catch much! As one might expect from a surgeon, Dr. Petersen enjoys fixing things, and loves to be a handyman around his home. View Less
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Dean J. Toriello, MD

Originally hailing from New Jersey, Dr. Toriello is especially interested in hand trauma. After receiving his medical degree from Michigan State University, he completed fellowship and specialty training in Hand Surgery & Microsurgery in Chicago. Dr. Toriello enjoys golf, Broadway musicals and the opera; it's fitting that his favorite opera is "Marriage of Figaro," as he is related to Mozart. Dr. Toriello is married to Helga Toriello, PhD, and has two daughters.
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Leslie B. Wong, MD

Originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica, Dr. Wong completed a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery in Detroit, and currently volunteers his surgical skills for Healing the Children. When he's not working, Dr.Wong enjoys spear fishing, diving, traveling, dancing in both Caribbean and Latin styles, and spending time with his family. He is a golf enthusiast, and lists 2 hole-in-ones among his bragging rights.
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