Dr. Kathy McGurk is an orthopedic surgeon with Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics. She specializes in treating hand and upper extremity conditions, including fracture management, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes (carpal and cubital tunnel), tendon and nerve injuries and repairs, and upper extremity tendinopathies. Dr. McGurk prides herself on a patient-centric approach to medicine. She believes in imparting her knowledge of hand and upper extremity conditions in a way that patients can truly understand. Her goal is for every patient to leave her office with a new understanding of their condition and feel empowered to decide on their treatment options. While she loves to operate, Dr. McGurk firmly believes that not all hand surgery requires surgery. She values the importance of explaining different treatment options and empowering patients to make decisions that are right for them.