Closing Notice for the Hand Center of Western Massachusetts 

 

The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts will be closing as of June 01, 2025. It is with a heavy heart that we share this news with you today.  Over the last several weeks, we have had sudden unexpected staffing issues which have prevented normal operations of our office. The matter has reached a critical point whereby staffing concerns have prevented us from being able to resume our regular activities as a hand surgery practice despite our fervent desire and significant efforts to do so.

Your medical records at the Hand Center of Western Massachusetts will be kept secured for 7 years from the date of your last visit in the office.  Office notes for previous visits were originally sent to your primary care physician on file at the time of your visit.  If you wish a copy of your most recent office notes or medical records these can be provided to you or a new treating physician as per standard office policy.  Click on this link to see more details below.

 

If you require further services regarding treatment of hand or upper extremity issues, you can reach out to the following practices in the area:

 

1. Baystate Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2 Medical Center Drive

Springfield, MA  01107

Attn: Pranay Parikh, MD, Richard Martin, MD, or Aparajit Naram, MD 

(413) 794-5363

 

2. New England Orthopedic Surgeons

300 Birnie Avenue

Suite 201

Springfield, MA  01107

Attn: Louis Adler, MD or Jaqueline Vanderzanden, MD

(413) 785-4666

 

3. Orthopedic Care Center

175 Carew Street

Suite 160

Springfield, CT  01104

Attn: Catherine Spath, MD

(413) 748-7350

 

4. For Shoulder Issues:

New England Orthopedic Surgeons

300 Birnie Avenue

Suite 201

Springfield, MA  01107

Attn: John Corsetti, MD, Jennie Garver, MD, or Martin Luber, MD

(413) 785-4666

 

5. For Pediatric Hand Issues:

Shriners Hospital for Children

516 Carew Street

Springfield, MA  01104

(413) 846-1845

 

If you have had recent surgery performed here at The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts, we will continue to follow along with you as necessary during the typical 90-day postoperative course, in order to manage any issues that might arise.

It has been a privilege to treat you and all our patients over the years.  It means so much that you allowed our practice the opportunity to care for your hand and upper extremity concerns. We wish you all the best in the future.

Sincerely,

 

Bruce I. Wintman     and      Jeffrey C. Wint            

 

 

 

Office Notes and Record Requests

Your medical records at The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts will be kept secured for seven (7) years from the date of your last office visit.  

Please note: Office notes from previous visits were originally sent to the primary care physician or provider you had on file at the time of your visit.

 

Requesting Copies of Medical Records

If you need a copy of your most recent office notes or medical records, these can be provided to you or a new treating physician as per standard office policy. Please be aware of the following:

  • All record requests are subject to a copying charge in accordance with standard office policy.
  • You may request copies of your records for personal use or for transfer to a new treating physician.
  • Requests for office notes or medical records should be sent in writing (see details below).

To request a copy of your records, please send a written request to the following address:

 

The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts

P.O. Box 185

119 Industrial Drive

East Longmeadow, MA  01028-9998

Attn: Dr. Bruce Wintman or Dr. Jeffrey Wint

 

Specify Your Request Option: Please indicate in your letter which of the following options you would prefer and provide the necessary details:

1. Fax my most recent Office Notes to new hand surgeon.

  • Please provide new surgeon, practice, and fax number.

2. Fax my most recent Office Notes to me.

  • Please provide fax number.

3. Send my most recent Office Notes to me.

  • Please provide name, address, email, and phone number. Copying fees and/or postage could apply.

 

Obtaining Copies of Operative Reports

For surgeries performed at Pioneer Valley Surgicenter (PVSC) call 413-788-9700.

For surgeries performed at Baystate Medical Center or Chestnut Surgery Center call 413-794-2467.

 

Obtaining Copies of Test Results and Imaging Studies

Copies of test results -- such as nerve studies, lab work, and advanced imaging, including MRI and ultrasound -- are maintained at the facility where they were performed.

Many primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and hand surgeons already have direct access to these results through their own electronic medical record systems.

Although a summary of test results and/or imaging studies are typically discussed in detail in the Office Notes, a copy of the actual study can be obtained through the facility where it was performed.

 

 

 

 

 

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