F Thomas D Kaplan, MD

Specialties

F. Thomas D. Kaplan, M.D., has been with the practice since 2003. He treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and has special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren’s disease. His practice philosophy is to provide both time-​tested and state-​of-​the-​art care in a way that emphasizes the patient’s goals while taking time to understand the patient, and make sure the patient understands their condition and options. «My goal is to listen to, and hear, what patients are telling me, clarify the options available, and then tailor treatment to their individual needs.»

History

Established in 1971.

Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center began in 1971 as a private hand surgery practice located near downtown Indianapolis at Winona Hospital. Since then, we have grown to become a renowned center of excellence, recognized across the world for our specialization in problems and injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Now located on the northwest side of the city, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center is the largest free-​standing facility of its kind in the world. We employ nine board-​certified orthopedic surgeons, six fellows, 160 employees, and we have seven other locations throughout central Indiana.

Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center is one of the world’s leading centers dedicated to providing orthopedic surgeons with one additional year of fellowship training in upper extremity and microvascular surgery.

The surgeons at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center see over 14,000 patients each year. With each patient we are committed to providing customized care for your hand, wrist, elbow, or should

Meet the Business Owner

F. Thomas K.

Business Owner

F. Thomas D. Kaplan, M.D., has been with the practice since 2003. He treats all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and has special interest in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, fracture care, and Dupuytren’s disease.

Dr. Kaplan has a strong commitment to research and education. He has been integrally involved as a lead investigator in research on collagenase injection for Dupuytren’s contracture, culminating in FDA approval and publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. He has given numerous national and international lectures, and has been published in multiple journals.

Dr. Kaplan is very involved in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and was selected as a Young Leader by the Society in 2007. He has subsequently served on and chaired multiple committees, and is a reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery.

Dr. Kaplan is also actively involved in our fellowship program, a cornerstone to the mission of the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center.