I am aware that my patients trust me with their health and well-being. My goal is to provide excellent care to all patients with the same respect, compassion, and dignity that I would want for my own family members. Where possible, I recommend conservative treatment rather than surgery.

Dr. Alan Rosen completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University and continued his training with a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell University in New York City.  He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and immigrated to the United States in 1986, living first in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City prior to moving with his family to Houston in 1997. 

Prior to immigrating to the United States, he attended Medical School at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.  He then taught Anatomy at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, where he received numerous teaching awards. 

He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand with Certification of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity.

He specializes in surgery of the hand and upper extremity.  He treats traumatic injuries, overuse syndromes, arthritis, and a wide spectrum of common conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, and tennis elbow. He also specializes in treating more complex problems such as tendon lacerations, nerve injuries, fractures, and dislocations.  Additionally, he performs reconstructive procedures and joint replacements to combat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

"The hand is a very intricate, complex and vital organ.  People may not anticipate how devastating a hand injury can be to every aspect of their daily life." Generally, Dr. Rosen prefers conservative treatment when appropriate.  However, when presented with injuries such as a fracture or the laceration of a tendon or nerve, he makes recommendations as to the most appropriate treatment.  

An advocate for patient education, Dr. Rosen is available to discuss potential treatments and possible outcomes with patients.  I explain the full course of a disease to my patients and discuss their chances for success with conservative treatment including injections, splinting, therapy, or medications.  I prefer my patients to understand the pros and cons of conservative treatment prior to considering surgical options.  It is vital that my patients be part of the decision-making process whenever considering surgery. Dr. Rosen works closely with highly trained hand therapists.