Rafal Z. Stachowicz, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Board-Certified in Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery Since 2015
I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET BACK TO DOING THE THINGS I DO WITHOUT ANY PAIN AND I AM SO GRATEFUL.
- Jamie
I HAD A TERRIFIC EXPERIENCE WITH DR. STACHOWICZ! I WOULD REFER HIM TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE IS A WONDERFUL DOCTOR!
- Marybeth
I HAVE SHOWN PICTURES TO MY FRIENDS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, AND THEY COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT MY FINGERS WERE ABLE TO BE SAVED- AMAZING WORK!
- John
Specialties
Hand and WristShoulder and Elbow
Areas of Interest
Hand Surgery and the Entire Upper Extremity in Children and Adults
Surgery of the Elbow and Shoulder for Athletic Injuries and Degenerative Conditions
Arthroscopic Surgery
Trauma
Arthroplasty
Reconstructive Surgery
Revision Surgery
Micro Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Languages
EnglishLocations
Fairlawn IICanton
Green
Wadsworth
Kent
Bio
Dr. Stachowicz is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is a graduate of John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he also served his residency. He completed fellowships in hand and upper extremity at Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh) and hand surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Stachowicz specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery with an interest in reconstructive surgery, athletic injuries, arthritic conditions, trauma, microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, elbow and shoulder.
Dr. Stachowicz has a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. He has presented on numerous occasions, been published, and has conducted research projects. He is a member of several honorary and professional societies. Dr. Stachowicz has been a physician since 2007.
Board Certifications
Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.
- Surgery of the Hand
- Orthopedic surgery
Fellowship
Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Allegheny General Hospital
Hand and Upper Extremity
Residency
University Hospital of Cincinnati
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Physician Associations
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Videos
Publications
Read Dr. Stachowicz’s article featured in Akron Life on Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Read Dr. Stachowicz’s article featured in MD News’ Jan/Feb edition on Hand Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Approach.