Comprehensive Hand and Upper Extremity Care in Columbus, GA

Fellowship-trained
hand surgeon.

New Address. New Name. Same Expertise

Committed to a better patient experience.

A patient-centered approach from a team with deep expertise.

The Columbus Hand Institute has deep roots in the Columbus community. Drawing from Dr. Blake’s training in physical therapy and his Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery, a globally recognized certification that only hand-fellowship-trained hand surgeons can receive, this new, state-of-the-art hand institute has a patient-centered approach to hand care with a focus on prevention and wellness. In other words, we take the time necessary to identify the root cause of the pain, ensuring your long-term health.

The Columbus Hand Institute.

Caring for hands. Winning hearts.

Our Approach to Care

We listen.
We collaborate.
We restore.

At CHI, you don’t get one hand expert, you get a team of hand experts committed to patient-centered care. Dr. Blake, with his esteemed training and experience, is joined by a team of physician assistants to with complementary experience. This team-based model assures patients of well-rounded, continuous care that prioritizes restoring function through evidence-based treatment.

Meet the Hand Team

Surgery
Isn’t Always
the Answer.

Surgery isn’t the only path to healing. That’s why we have a function-first philosophy that employs a full-spectrum approach. This more conservative mindset emphasizes therapy, bracing, supplements, and other creative treatments as the starting point. Explore your care options. Discover more about our surgical and non-surgical care treatments here.

Explore Treatment Options

Your Hands
Deserve the Best
Care Possible.

Your hands are vital to virtually everything you do in life. That’s why they deserve the best care possible. Dr. Blake’s rare dual training as both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a fellowship-trained hand surgeon positions him as a provider who truly understands movement and recovery. And it’s the reason CHI is the expert hand choice in the region.

Conditions We Treat

In-House
Diagnostics.

Scheduling an MRI and waiting for the scans can delay treatment. That’s why CHI has an extremity MRI onsite. Immediate diagnostics enable us to identify the issue more quickly and get you on the path to healing sooner. We also have plans for on-site therapy services to complete the continuity of care we provide. Learn more about our in-house diagnostics here.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Martha Noyes

Dr. Blake is a talented, skilled, intelligent, and caring doctor who treats each person as though he/she is his only patient. I had a broken wrist, had to have surgery and have never had one problem with it, thanks to his capable hands. Always select Dr. Blake if you have a choice!

Jeannie Pierson

Dr. Blake and his medical team are the pinnacle of excellent care of the hand. I received the absolute best outcome after my carpal tunnel/thumb surgery. Their new medical clinic, Columbus Hand Institute is impressive, especially the new MRI machine - no claustrophobic tube! 5 stars!!!

Terrie Ansley

Dr. Blake is THE best! His PA , Jonathan is awesome. From the first phone call you will feel welcomed and relieved that you are going to be taken care of. The office staff and nurses make you feel welcome and are very caring. I have had 2 carpal tunnels and about 4 trigger finger releases. I have moved 2 hours away since my earlier surgeries, but I don’t mind the 2 hours drive to get this quality attention.

Tom Baltzell

This was my second visit to CHI. The are super friendly and very professional. Dr Blake is awesome. He is very professional and very easy to talk to. His assistants are the best. If you have any issues involving the hand or elbow this is the place to go. I highly recommend Columbus Hand Institute.

Schedule an
Appointment Today!

CHI proudly accepts most major insurances, Medicare, TriCare, and offers self-pay discounts. Schedule an appointment to begin your path to restoring your hand function today.

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