June 25, 2025

Dr. Merrell named editor of leading hand surgery journal 

Hand, Wrist and Elbow | OrthoIndy News | Shoulder

OrthoIndy congratulates Dr. Greg Merrell of Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, an OrthoIndy practice, on being named the next editor-in-chief of The Journal of Hand Surgery – one of the most respected publications in the field.

“It is quite an honor for me because it’s fundamentally the most impactful position in the world of hand surgery,” Dr. Merrell says. “It’s a privilege to help guide the future of our specialty and support research that ultimately benefits patient care.”

Dr. Merrell received his medical degree and completed his orthopedic residency at Yale University. He went on to complete fellowship training in upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Brown University. 

His clinical focus includes wrist arthritis, fracture care and minimally invasive procedures for the elbow, wrist and shoulder. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Merrell has published extensively on bone healing and minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating tennis elbow, scaphoid fractures and other conditions of the hand and wrist. 

Learn more and make an appointment with Dr. Merrell.

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