Michael James Fitzmaurice
Physician at Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

License number
Colorado 50662
Issued Date
Nov 2, 2011
Renew Date
May 1, 2013
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2015
Type
Physician
Address
Address
8841 E Bell Rd STE 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Professional information

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Dr. Michael J Fitzmaurice, Phoenix AZ - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Address:
Michael J. Fitzmaurice, M.D.
19820 N 7Th St STE 115, Phoenix 85024
(480) 719-4750 (Phone), (877) 241-4159 (Fax)
Procedures:
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Endoscopic Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hand and Wrist Problems, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Conditions:
Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Damage, Nerve Entrapment, Nerve Injuries, Nerve Pain, Nerve Surgery, Tendon Injuries, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Finger
Certifications:
General Surgery, 2006, Hand Surgery
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, Richland Memorial Hospital Education and Research Foundation research grant., Fitzmaurice MJ, Lefaivre J-F, Friedman HI, Chest Wall Reconstruction. Current Surgery. 62(2): 168-174; 2005., Fitzmaurice MJ. A novel approach for the application of the vacuum assisted closure device to the difficult anatomy. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 59(11): 1249-50; 2006., Friedman HI, Bender JW, Giurgiutiu V, Watson C, Fitzmaurice MJ, Yost ML. The Use of biomedical Sensors to Monitor Capsule Formation around Soft Tissue Implants. Annals of Plastic Surgery 56(1): 72-77; 2006., Andrew K Lee, M.D.; Mark Khorsandi, D.O.; Nurulhussein Nurbhai, D.O.; Joseph Dang, M.D.; Michael Fitzmaurice, M.D.; Kyle A Herron, M.D: Pronator syndrome; endoscopic decompression; technique; outcome. Accepted for publication, Friedman HI, Fitzmaurice MJ, Lefaivre J-F. An evidence based appraisal of the use of hyperbaric oxygen on flaps and grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg 117 (Suppl.): 175S; 2006.
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Michael J. Fitzmaurice, M.D.
19820 N 7Th St STE 115, Phoenix 85024
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital
19829 North 27Th Ave, Phoenix 85027
Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea Medical Center
9003 East Shea Blvd, Scottsdale 85260
Scottsdale Healthcare - Thompson Peak Hospital
7400 East Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale 85255
Philosophy:
Specialize in minimally invasive hand and wrist surgery. Particular focus on arthritis and nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Education:
Medical School
St. George's University
Graduated: 2000
Palmetto Health Richland
Graduated: 2001
University Of South Carolina-General Surgery
Graduated: 2006
University Of Louisville-Kleinert Institute
Graduated: 2007
Northern Illinois University
Graduated: 1994
Barry University / School Of Graduate Medical Science
Graduated: 1996


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Michael James Fitzmaurice, Scottsdale AZ

Specialties:
Hand Surgeon
Address:
9377 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
20940 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
19820 N 7Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Education:
St. George's University, School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
University of Louisville Hospital - Fellowship - Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital - Residency - Surgery
Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital - Internship - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery, American Board of Surgery Sub-certificate in Hand Surgery (Surgery)


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Protective Sheath For An Endoscope

US Patent:
2013034, Dec 26, 2013
Filed:
Jun 7, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/912312
Inventors:
Michael James Fitzmaurice - Scottsdale AZ, US
International Classification:
A61B 1/00, A61B 1/32, A61B 1/317, A61B 1/04
US Classification:
600122, 600121
Abstract:
A protective sheath for an endoscope includes an elongated shaft with a longitudinal bore extending from a proximal opening at the shaft proximal end to a distal opening at the shaft distal end. The longitudinal bore is sized for receiving an endoscope tube inserted axially into the bore. The shaft distal end includes a shovel-shaped portion comprising a bowl, a bowl rim having a flange portion, and a distal cutting edge for dividing soft tissue a surgical procedure. The surfaces of the shovel-shaped portion are adapted for retracting soft tissue during such a procedure.