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Clayton Alexander, M.D.

Specialty:

  • Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedics

Board Certifications:

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Languages:

  • English

Locations:

  • McAuley Plaza at Mercy
  • Mercy Personal Physicians at Glen Burnie
  • Mercy Personal Physicians at Ellicott City
  • SurgCenter of Towson

Clayton Alexander, M.D.

Clayton Alexander, M.D., is a Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Alexander specializes in the repair and reconstruction of injuries to the elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. He also treats patients for conditions and injuries of the elbow, upper arm and shoulder. Recognized by his peers for excellence in his field, Dr. Alexander has been named a "Top Doctor" by Baltimore magazine in the Orthopedic Surgery (Hand) category.

Comprehensive Orthopedic Hand Care

Dr. Clayton Alexander has extensive training and a particular focus in conditions of the elbow, wrist, hand and fingers, including carpal tunnel, fractures and ligament tears. He utilizes a variety of conservative and non-surgical treatments options, along with traditional and minimally invasive surgical repairs, reconstructions and arthroscopy.

Dr. Alexander provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of conditions affecting the joints, tendons, muscles in the hand, wrist and upper extremities, including:

Fellowship-Trained Baltimore Hand Surgeon

Dr. Clayton Alexander received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University. He completed a Hand Surgery Fellowship at Wellspan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Maryland Orthopaedic Association.

Convenient Access and Office Locations

Dr. Clayton Alexander’s main office is located within The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy, a division of The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, on Mercy’s Downtown Baltimore campus. Patients also may schedule appointments with Dr. Alexander at conveniently located offices at Mercy Personal Physicians sites in Glen Burnie and Ellicott City.

Education & Fellowships
  • Fellowship - Hand Surgery, Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA
  • Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • Medical Degree - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Associations & Memberships
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
  • Maryland Orthopaedic Association 

Meet Dr. Clayton Alexander, Orthopedic Surgeon

Clayton Alexander, M.D., is a Board Certified, Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy. Dr. Alexander specializes in the repair and reconstruction of injuries to the elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. He also treats patients for conditions and injuries of the elbow, upper arm and shoulder.

Dr. Alexander has extensive training and a particular focus in conditions of the elbow, wrist, hand and fingers, including carpal tunnel, fractures and ligament tears. He utilizes a variety of conservative and non-surgical treatments options, along with traditional and minimally invasive surgical repairs, reconstructions and arthroscopy.

Recognized by his peers for excellence in his field, Dr. Alexander has been named a "Top Doctor" by Baltimore magazine in the Orthopedic Surgery (Hand) category.

Hurting Thumb Could Be Osteoarthritis - Dr. Clayton Alexander - Mercy

Dr. Clayton Alexander discusses how pain in your thumb could be a sign of osteoarthritis. Learn more at mdmercy.com.

Medoscopy – Drs. Gregory Gasbarro and Clayton Alexander (Part 1 of 2)

Drs. Gregory Gasbarro and Clayton Alexander are two orthopedic surgeons with the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy who specialize in shoulder and hand and wrist surgery respectively. In Part 1, Drs. Gasbarro and Alexander discuss their background including where they are from and how they both choose a career in orthopedic surgery.

Medoscopy – Drs. Gregory Gasbarro and Clayton Alexander (Part 2 of 2)

Drs. Gregory Gasbarro and Clayton Alexander are two orthopedic surgeons with the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy. In Part 2, Drs. Gasbarro and Alexander talk about the things most important to them including their families.

The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy

The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, offers physician expertise with a dedication to advanced treatments for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions.

From pediatrics to geriatrics to any age in between, our patients appreciate our ability to provide comprehensive care for conditions affecting any part of the arm from the shoulder to the finger tip. Our Center provides advanced care for degenerative disease and congenital disease, acute trauma and reconstruction and work and sports injuries.

Why Women Are More Prone to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Dr. Clayton Alexander - Mercy

Mercy orthopedic surgeon Dr. Clayton Alexander discusses why women suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome more than men. Learn more at mdmercy.com

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy Medical Center combines nationally renowned surgical expertise and pioneering new technology to offer programs in advanced foot and ankle reconstruction and care; orthopedic spine surgery; neurosurgical spine care; upper extremity conditions, including shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist treatments; surgical and non-surgical sports medicine, including concussion protocols, and joint replacement and reconstruction, with specially designed programs for hip and knee replacement surgery. Learn more at mdmercy.com.

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Insurances Accepted

See a list of insurances accepted at Mercy. Restrictions may apply. Patients should confirm coverage with their carrier prior to appointment date.