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Paul Guidera, MD, Plastic Surgery, Tempe, AZ, Banner Gateway Medical Center

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Plastic Surgery Tempe, AZ

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Summary

  • Dr. Paul Guidera is a Reconstructive Hand & Wrist Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ . He serves as medical officer in the National Disaster Medical System with New Mexico DMAT and has worked in both national and international disaster sites. He served in the United States Navy, retiring as Commander.

    He has privileges at Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea/Shea Medical Centers and Oasis Hospital.

    He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice for 26 years.

    He has decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of workplace injuries and is frequently called upon to consult on difficult injury case management. He is experienced in complex secondary reconstructive surgery, peripheral nerve microsurgery, revision hand & wrist surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, fracture care and reconstructive microvascular surgery. He is a frequent speaker in the Arizona Workers Compensation community and is often asked to consult on causation issues.

    Dr Guidera’s practice philosophy emphasizes transparency and a team approach in reaching shared treatment decisions. His carefully curated staff is committed to a Patient First mission and the delivery of highly personalized evidence-based treatment of disorders and injury of the hand and upper extremity.

Education & Training

  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1994 - 1995
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1992 - 1994
  • MedStar Health (Baltimore)
    MedStar Health (Baltimore)Residency, Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1985, MD
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    University of Massachusetts AmherstB.S., Psychology Pre-Medicine Track, 1978 - 1980
  • Loyola University Maryland
    Loyola University MarylandB.S., Psychology Pre-Medicine Track, 1976 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 1997
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1994 - 1995
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 1994
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Active Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

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