JulianEKuzMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Grand Rapids, MI

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan

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Office
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone+1 616-957-4263

Fax+1 616-957-0444
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Summary

Dr. Julian Kuz is an orthopedic surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mercy Health Saint Mary's and Metro Health - University of Michigan Health. He received his medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice 26 years. He specializes in elbow, wrist, and hand surgery and is experienced in carpal tunnel syndrome, sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery, hand and wrist functional reconstruction, and minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery.

Julian Kuz

Health, fitness, medical topics, medical history

Education & Training

HealthPartners Institute/Regions HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
Spectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 1997 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
An unusual case of pronator syndrome with ipsilateral supracondylar process and abnormal muscle mass.
Bradley T. Horak, Julian E. Kuz> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2008 Jan 1
Lymphangioma of the finger in a child: a report of two cases.
Christopher M Dolan, Julian E Kuz, Sandra L Cottingham> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2008 Jan 1
6 citations
Trans-scaphoid, Transcapitate, Transhamate Injury: A Case Report.
Julian E Kuz> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2005 Jan 1
8 citations
The ABJS presidential lecture, June 2004: our orthopaedic heritage: the American Civil War.
Julian E. Kuz> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2004 Dec 1
18 citations
A new variation of abductor digiti minimi accessorius.
Brian Curry, Julian E. Kuz> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2000 May 1
36 citations
Outcome of avulsion fractures of the ulnar base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb treated nonsurgically
Julian E. Kuz, Jeffrey B. Husband, Nancy Tokar, Scott A. McPherson> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1999 Mar 1
40 citations
Biceps-to-triceps transfer in tetraplegic patients: Report of the medial routing technique and follow-up of three cases
Julian E. Kuz, Ann E. Van Heest, James H. House> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1999 Jan 1
3 citations
Coronal Transacromial Osteotomy Surgical Approach for Shoulder Arthroplasty
Julian E. Kuz, Troy D Pierce, Walter M Braunohler> ;Orthopedics. 1998 Feb 1
6 citations
Congenital absence of the scaphoid without other congenital abnormality: a case report.
Julian E. Kuz, Jeffery M. Smith> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1997 May 1
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Books/Book Chapters

Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles
Chapter: Longitudinal ulnar deficiency
Julian E Kuz, M.D.Editors: Smith DG, Michael JW, Bowker JH (eds).American Academy of Orthoapedic Sugeons, Chicago Edition 3rd,2004
Orthopaedic Injuries of the Civil War: An Atlas of Orthopaedic Injuries and Treatments During the Civil War
Julian Kuz, M.D.1996
Photographic Atlas Of Civil War Injuries: Photographs Of Surgical Cases And Specimens: Otis Historical Archive
Julian E Kuz, M.D., Bradley Bengtson, M.D.Medical Staff Press, Grand Rapids1996