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Dr. Miller specializes in the treatment of hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions such as nerve problems, arthritic conditions, and traumatic injuries. He prides himself in being a patient advocate, often going the extra mile to ensure that the care delivered is patient-centered.

DAVID R. MILLER, M.D.

DAVID R. MILLER, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity Surgery

Dr. Miller has been practicing orthopaedics at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates since 2001. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Miller was inducted to the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha as a junior, an honor reserved for the top 2 percent of his medical class.

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Dr. Miller is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand (CAQSH). Dr. Miller has also undergone an extra year-long training program, or fellowship, sub-specializing in hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

  • Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a flexible fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint.

  • A nerve in the upper extremities may become compressed due to surrounding soft-tissue or skeletal structures which causes narrowing of space through which the nerve passes. The objective of the nerve decompression surgery is to remove these structures causing nerve compression or open up any narrow spaces to provide more room to the nerve, or both.

  • The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Damage of the cartilage in the joint causes arthritis. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Click on the following links to learn more about arthritis.

  • Trauma is defined as a sudden incident causing physical injury. It is a broad term describing all types of injuries affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels, or bones that most commonly occur during sports, exercise, or any other physical activity.

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  • Fairfax Surgical Center
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Testimonials
  • 3 wrist fractures in 1 year thanks to my horse! If I have to return to any doctor 3 times,I’m so glad it’s Dr.Miller. He always cheers me up and is so compassionate. He is an excellent surgeon and gave me back full use of my Right wrist. His staff is always nice in each office. He’s the best, ...

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  • Dr. Miller was terrific in diagnosing and then correcting my ulner nerve entrapment. I chose LOCAL ANESTHESIA!!! and it went perfectly. My recovery time was fantastic without the downsides of general anesthesia. My surgery site healed well and I began to feel better hand function very quickly. I...

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    ~Lisa Gininger~

  • Dr. Miller and his entire team are fantastic! He has WONDERFUL bed-side manners, explained everything he was going to do to my finger and the pre-op, surgery, and post-op, all went well! I would highly recommend Dr. Miller and his entire team (including his PA, his Nurse, and the office staff's at b...

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  • I had a cyst on my right index finger and I kept putting it off with having surgery because of work and care giving responsibilities. When I saw Dr. Miller and he mentioned that I can go to the doctors office and not the hospital to have the cyst removed, that gave me hope that I was able to have ...

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    ~Marcella Hays~

  • I have seen Dr. Miller for a handful of injuries over the past couple years. Most recently I had torn my bicep muscle. His office was able to get me in the day that I called and he knew what was wrong right away. He explained what was going on and what my options were and answered my questions. The ...

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    ~Joseph Fairfax~