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Alexander J. Adams, M.D.

Dr. Adams is new to our practice and will be joining our team of expert physicians on September 8th.

Dr. Alexander J. Adams is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, with advanced fellowship training in microsurgery. He treats a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including nerve compression syndromes, tendon injuries, fractures, arthritis, sports-related injuries, and pediatric upper extremity conditions. His expertise includes joint preservation, arthroscopy, joint replacement, soft tissue reconstruction, and complex elbow cases.

Dr. Adams earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, graduating magna cum laude, and his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, followed by fellowship training in hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

An active researcher and educator, Dr. Adams has authored over 27 peer-reviewed publications and more than 60 abstracts, and has held clinical and teaching roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. He has provided care for professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS, as well as collegiate athletes from numerous Division I programs.

Dr. Adams is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Association for Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with UM St. Joseph Medical Center, Ruxton Surgicenter, and SurgCenter of Bel Air, and sees patients at the Bel Air and Bellona Avenue offices of Towson Orthopaedic Associates.

Specialties

Shoulder Pain
Joint Replacement
Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Pain
Joint Preservation
Frozen Shoulder
Fractures of the Shoulder
Shoulder Instability
Labral Tear (Shoulder)
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Arthritis
Bicep Tendon Injuries
Shoulder Replacement
Finger Joint Replacement
Trigger Finger
Tennis Elbow
Fractures of the Hand, Wrist, & Elbow
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Overuse Injuries
Tendon Disorders of the Hand, Wrist, & Elbow
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Patient Testimonials

    • Education

    • Education

      Medical School: - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2019
      Residency: - Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital / Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, 2024

      Fellowship & Certifications

      Fellowship: - Hand and Upper Extremity, Microsurgery – Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, 2025
      Certifications: - Board Eligible – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Accomplishments

    • Awards & Recognition

      • Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society, 2012
      • Georgetown University Medical Award, 2013
      • Pennsylvania Medical Society Prize, 2017
      • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2018
      • Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, 2018
      • Hyman Menduke Research Award, 2019
      • Daniel C. Riordan Award, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2021
    • Affiliations

    Education

    Medical School: - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2019
    Residency: - Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital / Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, 2024

    Fellowship & Certifications

    Fellowship: - Hand and Upper Extremity, Microsurgery – Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, 2025
    Certifications: - Board Eligible – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Awards & Recognition

    • Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society, 2012
    • Georgetown University Medical Award, 2013
    • Pennsylvania Medical Society Prize, 2017
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2018
    • Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, 2018
    • Hyman Menduke Research Award, 2019
    • Daniel C. Riordan Award, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2021