Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Welcomes Dr. Jefferson Li

Dr. Jefferson Li, a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, has joined Sierra Pacific Orthopedics and will begin seeing patients in October. Specializing in surgical and nonsurgical care for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, Dr. Li will see patients at the practice’s Herndon Campus at 1630 E. Herndon Ave. Patients seeking specialized hand and upper extremity care are encouraged to call 559-256-5200 to schedule an appointment.

With advanced training and a specialized interest in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care, Dr. Li treats a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the upper extremities. He utilizes evidence-based treatments in his personalized care plans, and his expertise includes:

• Arthroscopic treatment of the wrist and elbow.
• Carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes.
• Elbow fractures and dislocations.
• Fracture fixation and reconstruction of the hand, wrist and elbow.
• Hand, wrist and elbow arthritis.
• Nerve compression release, repair and reconstruction.
• Rotator cuff repair.
• Tendon repair and reconstruction in the hand, wrist and elbow.

"We are delighted to welcome Dr. Li to Sierra Pacific Orthopedics," said Dr. Erika Kuehn, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics. "His expertise and compassion will add to our tradition of excellence and will be a great benefit to our patients and the community we serve."

Dr. Li earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio and went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery through the UC San Francisco Fresno program, gaining extensive experience at Community Regional Medical Center. Dr. Li then completed advanced fellowship training in hand surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Li at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, please call 559-256-5200.