Our hand surgeons care for acute injuries and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist and upper extremities. They work closely with MOI hand therapists to provide a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation of hand injuries and conditions.

At the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, we are focused, specialized, and uncompromising in our efforts to provide the best experience to all those who require care for their upper extremities. We hold the belief that your hands are of the utmost importance - whether you are a professional athlete, weekend sports enthusiast, musician or artist, laborer, surgeon, clerical worker or student.

We are dedicated to providing you with complete care from first evaluation through total rehabilitation. To make an appointment, please call (573) 882-BONE.

Our hand and wrist team:

Barry Gainor, MD:
Dr. Gainor is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Certificate for Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Albany Medical School in New York. Dr. Gainor is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society.

David A. Volgas, MD
Dr. Volgas is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and has done additional training in Trauma surgery. He has been recognized as a Best Doctor since 2009.