Summary

Dr. Karen Hand specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing two decades of medical expertise to their practice. They earned their medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and have dedicated their career to helping patients overcome musculoskeletal challenges. Dr. Hand communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hand practices at Memorial Physician Clinics Orthopedic Surgeons in Biloxi, Mississippi, and maintains hospital privileges at Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast. They focus on treating conditions such as joint pain, muscle weakness, and joint stiffness. Their approach to patient care includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients consistently recognize Dr. Hand's excellent care, rating them 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Memorial Physician Clinics Orthopedic Surgeons Biloxi

2781 Switzer Rd Ste 402Biloxi, MS 39531
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karen Hand

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AETNA (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Ambetter Magnolia Health
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • CHAMP VA
  • CHIP Molina
  • Cigna (Excludes Healthsprings/Cigna Medicare Advantage)
  • First Choice (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • First Health (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Fox Everett (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Healthy Mississippi Medicare Advantage
  • Humana
  • Lockard & Williams (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Magnolia Medicaid
  • Medicaid of Mississippi
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Physicians Care Network – MPCN (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississipppi
  • Molina Marketplace
  • Optum – VA Community Care Newtork
  • Select Administrative Services (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Tricare Region East
  • TrueCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Karen Hand has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karen Hand has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Karen Hand holds an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Karen Hand's NPI number is 1396964623.

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What languages does Karen Hand speak?
Karen Hand speaks English and Spanish.
Does Karen Hand accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karen Hand accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Karen Hand affiliated with?
Karen Hand is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast.
Does Karen Hand accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Karen Hand has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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