Dr. John W. Snoddy, MD

Dr. John W. Snoddy, MD: A Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Dr. John W. Snoddy, MD, is a highly skilled hand and upper extremity surgeon based in Mechanicsville, Virginia. His expertise lies in treating patients of all ages, from acute trauma to nerve injuries, arthritis, joint replacement, athletic injuries, arthroscopic surgery, and congenital malformations.

Education and Training

Dr. Snoddy’s academic journey began with his undergraduate education at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, becoming a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. After completing his orthopedic surgery training at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Snoddy was elected chief resident during his final year. He furthered his specialization with a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Harvard, where he trained at Brigham and Women’s, Massachusetts General, and Boston Children’s Hospitals.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Snoddy’s professional journey includes serving as Associate Professor and Residency Director in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Augusta University.

Clinical Interests and Specialties

Dr. Snoddy’s clinical interests include upper extremity surgery, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, for all ages of adults and children, as well as arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery for the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He has a specialty training in congenital hand and pediatric upper extremity surgery and microvascular surgery.

Skills and Competencies

As a hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Snoddy is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. His expertise includes acute trauma, nerve injuries, arthritis, joint replacement, athletic injuries, and congenital malformations.

Areas of Specialization

Dr. Snoddy’s areas of specialization include hand and upper extremity surgery, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgeries, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement surgery, and congenital hand and pediatric upper extremity surgery.

Dr. John W. Snoddy, MD, is a dedicated and experienced hand and upper extremity surgeon who is committed to helping patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and creating individualized treatment plans based on their lifestyle and daily activities.