Garry S. Kitay, MD

Garry S. Kitay, MD

Strategic Area:

Hand  Joint Replacement  Sports Medicine  

Location:

Baptist - South San Marco 

Map Location:

Baptist - South San Marco

Make an appointment:

Baptist South (904) 880.1260
San Marco (904) 858-6400


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Dr. Kitay is a graduate of Brandeis University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His residency was completed at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed a fellowship in adult and pediatric hand surgery, upper extremity reconstruction and microsurgery at the renowned Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Kitay is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand with a Certificate of Added Qualification in hand surgery. Also, he received the Orthopaedic Research Society New Investigator Recognition Award and the Zimmer Annual Travel Award.

Since coming to Jacksonville, Dr. Kitay has published several articles and completed research on the treatment of arthritis. He has also served as President of the Northeast Florida Orthopaedic Society.

As a hand and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Kitay treats all disorders of the hand, elbow, and shoulder in patients of all ages. When surgery is necessary, minimally invasive techniques are utilized whenever possible, in order to bring about the quickest and safest recovery for each patient. These techniques include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture and percutaneous release for trigger fingers. Other surgical procedures commonly performed include arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and microsurgery.

Dr. Kitay has been a member of JOI since 1996. He and his wife enjoy raising three children in Jacksonville. In addition to his medical career and family activities, Dr. Kitay enjoys water sports, reading, and exercising. 

He practices at San Marco and Baptist South.

Articles:

Services:

  • Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment of:
    • Disorders from the fingers to the shoulder
    • All ages
    • Congenital disorders
    • Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthriti
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Carpal tunnel release
    • Percutaneous trigger finger release
    • Needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s disease
    • Arthroscopic procedures from hand to shoulder
  • Joint Replacement
    • Shoulder
    • Elbow
    • Wrist
    • Hand joints
  • Fracture Care
    • Splinting
    • Casting
    • Surgical treatment