CHI | About Us
A patient-centered approach from a team with specialized expertise.
The Columbus Hand Institute has deep roots in Columbus and its surrounding healthcare communities. Drawing from Dr. Blake’s training in physical therapy and his Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery – a globally recognized certification that only fellowship-trained hand surgeons can receive via clinical examination – the new practice has a patient-centered approach to hand care, with a focus on prevention and wellness.
Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon
Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Assistant, Certified
Physician Assistant, Certified
CHI | Services
We listen. We consult. We care.
Our goal at the Columbus Hand Institute is to provide healing with a wide range of surgical and non-surgical services focused on the hand and upper extremity. We utilize advanced diagnostics, including an extremities-only MRI, to ensure accurate, comfortable, and efficient evaluations tailored specifically to our patients’ needs.
Non-Surgical Services
- In-office splinting/casting
- Fracture management
- Sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Ligament damage
- Osteoarthritis of the hands and wrists
- Corticosteroid injections
- Dupuytren's contractures
- Trigger fingers
- Mallet fingers
- Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow
Surgical Services
Dr. Blake performs a wide array of surgeries, including:
- Thumb arthroplasty for arthritis
- Wrist reconstruction
- Nerve repair
- Hand trauma
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release and revision carpal tunnel surgery
- Trigger finger release
- Joint replacements in the hand
- Tendon and ligament repair
- Repair of fractures (wrist, fingers, hand)
- Cyst removals, such as ganglion cysts
- Neuromas
- Tendon transfers
- Cubital tunnel release (funny bone nerve)
- Surgical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Diagnostic Services
- IAC Accredited
- In-office x-ray
- Extremity MRI
- Conveniently located on site
- Only clinic in the area that offers an extremity MRI from the comfort of a recliner
Hand Therapy
- Dr. Blake also holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and prioritizes therapy to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible
- Personalized therapy with a hand therapist
- Hands-on therapy, one-on-one with a therapist
- Considered as a first step for treating many conditions
- Development of a home exercise program
CHI | Schedule an Appointment
Healing on a whole new level. Schedule an appointment and see for yourself.
Whether you’re a previous patient or you’ve just heard about us, we would love to care for you. Click here to complete our patient form, and we'll contact you. Discover healing at a higher level at the Columbus Hand Institute.
Phone 706-287-9885
Fax 800-289-6001