I am a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with surgery of the hand subspecialty certification. I specialize in hand, elbow, and peripheral nerve surgery. My interests spans a wide range of conditions, including trauma to the hand, wrist, and elbow, microsurgery, and reconstructive surgery for trauma and degenerative conditions. The ability to treat all aspects of upper extremity pathology, including fractures, tendon pathology, nerve injuries, arthritis, and major hand/wrist trauma is what drew me to become a subspecialist in hand surgery. My goal is to provide the highest level of personalized care for each patient we see.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2017

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | Dartmouth Medical School. 2012

Awards

Resident and Fellows Conference, First Prize Podium Presentation. 2018

Carl M. Harris, MD Resident Award for Commitment to Patient Care and Education. 2017

Resident Leadership Forum. 2016

Resident Scholarship. 2016

Urban Health Scholar. 2012

Baccalaureate Ceremony Address. 2008

Phi Beta Kappa. 2008

Research

Research is an important part of being an academic orthopaedic surgeon and helps us continually improve the field we have chosen to practice in. I am involved in a number of projects involved with patient reported outcomes in hand and upper extremity surgery, which helps all orthopaedic surgeons get...

Publications

Journal Articles

Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures: Improved Outcomes with Higher Hospital Volumes

Maceroli, M; Nikkel, LE; Mahmood, B; Ketz, JP; Qiu, X; Ciminelli, J; Messing, S; Elfar, JC.

J Orthop Trauma. 2016; 30(11): 597-604.

Metal Implant Allergy

Mahmood, B; Hammert, WC;.

J Hand Surg Am. 2015; 40(4): 831-833.

Length of hospital stay after hip fracture and risk of early mortality after discharge in New York state: a retrospective cohort study

Nikkel, LE; Kates, SL; Schreck, M; Maceroli, M; Mahmood, B; Elfar, JC.

BMJ. 2015; 351(h6246).

Operative Mortality After Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture and Hospital Volume

Maceroli, M; Nikkel, L; Mahmood, B; Elfar, JC.

Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2015; 6(4): 239-245.

Books

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies (2017)

Chapter: Diagnosis of True Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Authors: Mahmood B, Hammert W

Publisher: Springer International Publishing 2017

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

Very professional and kind

Jan 11, 2025

5.0

Both Dr and PA were excellent. Dr understood ambivalence about care at the orthopedic center from past experience and reassured could be seen by him in the future. He gave us his business card

Dec 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahmood is great.... I have been to him before.

Dec 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahmood was very kind and knowledgeable and walked me through my options and I made my decision very easily because of him. I really liked him alot!

Nov 24, 2024

5.0

When I left, I knew exactly what I should and shouldn't do to heal.

Nov 22, 2024

5.0

Very nice and down to earth

Nov 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahmood proved true to the many positive reviews he receives from his patients.

Oct 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent care - simply said yet detailed; professional, kind, and knowledgeable

Oct 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. M and Caitlyn (PA) are both wonderful and took excellent care of me.

Oct 12, 2024

5.0

I am super grateful for the doctor's patience and willingness to repeat everything twice for me. I want to make an informed well-thought out decision and he has been great!

Oct 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Oct 08, 2024

5.0

My doctor was simply wonderful. What a kind supportive person.

Oct 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mahmood explained what my options were iand spent time with me making a thoughtful plan. He has excellent communication skills.

Sep 06, 2024

5.0

The attention and the wiliness to educate the patient on their condition even by showing their x-rays/labs and putting it to layman terms is very helpful.

Aug 16, 2024

4.2

Good that doctor wants to see what my arthritis specialist after I see him early next month fells about my condition.

Aug 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent Physician Care

Jul 12, 2024

4.9

I really liked the doctor and his assistant. They put me right at ease.

Jun 15, 2024

5.0

I Have recommended this provider to family and friends.

Jun 07, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

May 04, 2024

4.1

The doctor is great/smart. Needs a better bedside manner/personality.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

My experience was excellent.

Dec 31, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor with an easy to talk with personality. Took time for explanations. Listened well. I am impressed with his skill and knowledge. Highly recommended.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

I am in my fifties and so I have seen providers over the years, and I have to say, Dr. Mahmood's bedside manner is exemplary. [...] The first time I met him, he had just left the office for the day, but hearing about my multiple broken bones he returned to the office treat me. Subsequent visits with him have been all the same where he has provided the highest level of care, and I am not being hyperbolic. I work for one of the top five health insurers and has some understanding the healthcare system and can discern when the quality of care exceeds the standards. I drive over two hours for my visits to your facility and I will continue to do so because of Dr. Mahmood.

Nov 26, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with speedy treatment & planning.

Oct 29, 2023

5.0

Cooperative

Sep 14, 2023

4.6

I wish the provider had known more about my sport related needs.

Aug 21, 2023

1.0

[...] When Dr. Mahmood came in it felt like he was rushing us out the door. [...]

Aug 21, 2023

2.5

The care provider spent three minutes with me.

Jun 29, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with visit to this officeeveryone was helpful and caring.

Apr 07, 2023

5.0

The doctor gave an injection in my thumb joint, process went so smooth and no immediate discomfort. I'm glad I went in to relieve my joint pain.

Mar 24, 2023

5.0

I wish I could see this Doctor for everything!

Mar 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mahmood is my favorite!!! He is awesome!! He is so down to earth and acted like he had all the time in the world for me! He explained different option for my arthritic thumb area and possible surgery. He even was able to show me what the surgery would look like. I'm always super impressed with him.

Feb 09, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and caring

Feb 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Jan 19, 2023

5.0

The provider gave multiple solutions to my health problem. He explained the Pros and Cons for each solution.

Jan 18, 2023

5.0

He did a miracle on my hand. Would recommend.

Jan 12, 2023

5.0

I appreciate being listened to and that he offered me options for treatment.

Nov 18, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and attentive. Received excellent care and treatment going forward.

Nov 16, 2022

5.0

Doc was super personable- I really loved him as a doctor!!!!

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mahmood is competent, caring, great communicator and always has my best interests in mind.

Sep 27, 2022

5.0

Dr was great

Sep 23, 2022

5.0

Most satisfied with Dr Mahmood's interaction considering it was of urgent nature & I was new patient

Aug 18, 2022

5.0

Great provider ! Very nice listened to my concerns

Aug 13, 2022

3.0

Dr. rushes a bit - talks a little fast. Could slow down a bit.

Aug 04, 2022

5.0

EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT

Jul 07, 2022

5.0

Very understanding and compassionate.Explained everything I was concerned about.

Jun 17, 2022

5.0

I have no hesitation recommending or referring anyone to Dr. Mahmood. [...] he's already very busy, a testament to his skills.

May 15, 2022

5.0

Very pleased.

May 10, 2022

5.0

The DR. Did a great job.

Apr 29, 2022

3.8

Everyone was very friendly and helped calm me down in an unprecedented time. I felt well taken care of by my doctor, the operating room staff and nurses and the anesthesiologist

Feb 25, 2022

5.0

Mahmood is a star!!

Feb 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mahmood took a great deal of time with me and took extra time hunting down the neurologist report from a year ago.

Feb 14, 2022

4.6

I think Dr Mahmood knows what he's talking about, and has common sense. He doesn't want to do surgery if my problem can be fixed in other ways.

Feb 11, 2022

5.0

Great

Feb 02, 2022