About Dr. Janet H. Yueh, M.D.
Dr. Janet H. Yueh did her undergraduate work at Harvard University in Cambridge where she graduated magna cum laude. She continued her education at Harvard Medical School and earned her M.D. During her time in medical school, she was awarded the Doris Duke Clinic Research Fellowship and investigated patient access to reconstructive surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer.
Dr. Yueh completed her general surgery and plastic surgery training at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. She then did additional training in orthopedic hand surgery at the Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Yueh is currently a hand and reconstructive surgeon at Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons. She has privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center. She is known for her thoughtful bedside manner and clear explanations of complex medical issues. She believes in a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Dr. Yueh is also an accomplished researcher and has written multiple papers and book chapters on hand and reconstructive surgery. She has presented her work in numerous conferences at both the national and international level. She has been active in health policy and community health programs, including work with Agenda for Children Tomorrow and Health Leads.
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Drs. Cohen and Winters got the opportunity to interview Dr. Yueh and hear about what keeps her grounded at work as well as how their mentorship has helped her grow as both a person and a surgeon. Learn more about her vision to grow and build an upper extremity institute at the Cohen|Winters practice.
Dr. Yueh’s Surgical Specializations
Basal Joint Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the thumb (basal joint arthritis) is the most common type of hand arthritis, occurring earlier and most often in women.
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Carpal Tunnel
The need for carpal tunnel surgery is expanding due to repetitive stress damage that can often occur from demanding workplaces, sports activities and more.
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Tendonitis
This condition can occur anywhere in the body where muscle and bone are connected, very often in the hand.
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Trigger Finger
For those suffering from trigger finger, the clever name doesn’t really express the pain they go through on a daily basis.
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Dr. Yueh’s Featured Posts
Trigger finger is a common term for a condition known as stenosing tenosynovitis or STS. This condition is characterized by a “snapping” or locking of the fingers or thumb when…
Fingers are comprised of tendons that connect muscle to bone, allowing them to move. This movement occurs with a gliding motion in the sheath, a tunnel-like structure of tissues. When…
If you suffer from trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) then you know that the condition can be frustrating. You likely experience stiffness in your finger or thumb that causes your fingers…
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