Aaron M. Freilich, MD

Dr. Aaron M. Freilich is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Virginia who specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He is the Director of the UVA Hand Center, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Director, and the 3^rd Year Clerkship Director for UVA’s School of Medicine. He began his secondary education at the University of Michigan, studying Economics and Cell and Molecular Biology, where he graduated with honors. He received his M.D. from the University of Virginia and continued on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency, before training in a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Freilich is a member of the AAOS and the ASSH, and serves on several committees both locally and nationally. He also continues to serve as a member of the UVA medical school curriculum committee.

Dr. Freilich’s practice focuses on treating hand, wrist and elbow problems, with a particular interest in trauma and microvascular reconstruction. He works closely with his Plastics and Orthopaedic Hand colleagues in training residents and fellows and in further developing a joint hand reconstructive service. His research interests are in education and simulation training and collaboration with the Center for Applied Biomechanics.

Beyond Orthopaedics

“Dr. Freilich is married with two children. He enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time outdoors with his wife, kids and their 2 labradoodles.”

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia

Director, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of Virginia

Director, UVA Hand Center

3^rd Year Clerkship Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Director, Information Technology and Innovation, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Specialty: Orthopaedics

Subspecialty: Hand and Upper Extremity

Upper extremity arthroscopy

Brachial plexus reconstruction

Hand microvascular reconstruction

Education: University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science
University of Virgina School of Medicine, Medical Degree

Residency: Residency, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Education and Simulation Training in collaboration with the Center for Applied Biomechanics

Current IRB Studies

ReFeel Nerve Repair Trial

Technique/Case Series – Volar Scoping for Assisting Reduction of Distal Radius

Slicer/Dicer – MRI and US Ordering Trends

Case Series – MFC Capitate

Impact of Yoga on Upper Extremities Simulation

Post-Op US Gliding – Saline Injection

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Certificate of Added Qualification for Surgery of the Hand

Licensed to practice in Virginia