Physicians & Staff

The staff of our Hand & Upper Extremity Center includes orthopedic surgeons, fellowship trained in surgeries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including microsurgery, joint replacement, and reconstruction. Our physicians are supported by an expert team of highly trained physical therapists, nurses, radiologists, and other key professionals working together to provide expert care for injuries, deformities, and diseases of the hand and upper extremities.

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....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
Read Full Bio

Mark R. DeHaan, MD

Dr. DeHaan attended medical school in his native Chicago, eventually completing a plastic surgery residency in Grand Rapids....Read More

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.

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
Read Full Bio

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.
View Less
Read Full Bio

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. ...Read More

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.

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.
View Less
Read Full Bio

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,...Read More

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. View Less
Read Full Bio

Viet H. Do, MD

Dr. Viet Do's areas of expertise include surgical, nonsurgical and rehabilitative therapies to heal injuries, reduce pain and correct disorders of the finger, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. He has presented dozens of professional speeches and lectures on topics relating to tumors of the hand and fingers, surgical reconstruction, nerve injuries, etc....Read More

Dr. Do was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1975, where his family settled in Texas. He, his wife and their children have recently relocated to Grand Rapids. His interests include camping, hiking, boating, scuba diving, biking, volleyball and traveling.

View Less
Read Full Bio

Meredith Kent, MS, PA-C

Meredith Kent, MS, PA-C has worked with Dr. DeHaan in the Hand and Upper Extremity Center since 2008.
Read Full Bio