Congenital Hand Deformities

Congenital hand deformities happen when the hand develops abnormally at birth. This can prevent a child from learning to use his or her hands.

Programs + Services

Plastic Surgery

The Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Floating Hospital for Children provides a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery options for kids.
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Congenital Hand Differences Program

The Congenital Hand Differences Program at Floating Hospital in Boston provides personalized care to babies with hand or finger deformities, including missing fingers, club hand, and more. Learn more and request an appointment.
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Doctors + Care Team

Daniel N. Driscoll, MD, FACS
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Daniel N. Driscoll, MD, FACS

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Title(s): Plastic Surgeon; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5600
Fax #: 617-636-9095

Cosmetic surgery of the face and body, breast reconstruction, body contouring after massive weight loss, pediatric plastic surgery, posttraumatic and post-oncologic reconstruction, burn reconstruction

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Stuart V. Braun, MD
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Stuart V. Braun, MD

Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedics; Director, Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Program; Associate Residency Director; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Orthopedics, Pediatric Orthopedics
Appt. Phone: 617-636-7920
Fax #: 617-636-9107

Scoliosis and spinal deformities, pediatric hip disease, trauma and adolescent sports injuries

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Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children have high quality care.

Quality + Safety

A world-class pediatric teaching hospital shouldn’t make you and your child feel small.  At Floating Hospital for Children our littlest patients are our biggest priority. This means we’re committed to providing the highest quality of care in a safe, friendly environment.

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A child in the pediatric emergency department at Floating Hospital for Children.

Floating Ranks With the Best

The Leapfrog Group gave Floating Hospital for Children and Tufts Medical Center an “A” rating for outstanding patient safety in 2014.

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Floating Hospital for Children has a strong history of innovation.

A Fresh Breath of Air

Floating Hospital for Children began its life as a hospital ship in the Boston Harbor in 1894 before coming onshore permanently in 1931.

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