About the Awesome Atlanta Hand Surgeon Dr. Asaf Yalif

Hand surgery may necessary following a traumatic injury to the hand or arm, or if the patient suffers from a degenerative disease in the upper extremity. Dr. Asaf Yalif, head of Y Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Atlanta, provides a wide range of cosmetic surgery as well as hand related specialized procedures. Dr. Yalif’s practice is equipped with cutting edge surgical technologies to provide sustainable and natural looking results in every procedure he performs.

Dr. Yalif is the only surgeon in the Atlanta real who is triple board certified in hand surgery, plastic surgery and orthopedics. His specialized training in hand procedures allows him to treat a wide range of bone, joint, and soft tissue problems of the hand and upper extremity. As an experienced restorative and cosmetic surgeon, he employs leading-edge surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore hands to full functionality with least discomfort. Dr. Yalif receives patients from Atlanta, Roswell, Woodstock, and nearby communities.

Customized Treatments

As a highly trained and experienced hand surgeon, Dr. Yalif is able to form an accurate and objective perspective on the joint, soft tissue, and bone-related conditions of the hand, wrist, fingers, and elbows for a particular patient. Accordingly, he will recommend the most appropriate combination of medical and surgical treatment options that may not be accessible at a traditional orthopedic practice.

Dr. Yalif will also take into account the patient’s overall health condition, previous surgeries if any, the anatomy of the hand and other parts, and the patient’s unique aesthetic needs. Keeping all these parameters in mind, he will create a customized treatment plan to achieve most satisfactory results in every case. He will engage closely with the patient at every stage of the procedure, and listen carefully to their concerns, which enable him to create least invasive and most effectively tailored surgical and non-surgical solutions.

Education and Training

In addition to being a renowned plastic surgeon providing procedures for the breast, body and face to patients in Atlanta, Roswell, Woodstock, and surrounding locations, Dr. Yalif has acquired specialized qualifications as a hand surgeon. He completed his residency in general surgery in NYC, where he earned numerous awards and served as Chief Resident.

He followed this up with focused training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the State University of New York in Buffalo. During this period he also conducted and published clinical research in the field of hand surgery. Dr. Yalif further went on to receive training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, again serving as Chief Resident.

Other Accomplishments

Dr. Yalif delivers lectures in the area of plastic and hand surgery across the country. He has assumed leadership roles in the greater Atlanta community as well as at various hospitals where he has surgery privileges.

He has served as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery at North Fulton Regional Hospital. Amid various activities, Dr. Yalif remains committed to upgrading his knowledge and education constantly in order to provide the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments to his patients.

For more information about the plastic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Asaf Yalif please call us at 404.822.4402 or click here to schedule a consultation.

Practice Overview

Y Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a highly respected cosmetic surgery practice in Atlanta, providing a number of advanced procedures for the breast, body, and face, including the specialized area of hand surgery. The practice is led by Dr. Asaf Yalif, who holds the distinction of being the only surgeon in Atlanta region with triple board certification in hand surgery, plastic surgery and orthopedics.

The practice is fully equipped to address a wide range of bone, joint, and soft tissue problems of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Yalif and his team of professionals make use of advance, leading-edge surgical, and non-surgical techniques to restore full functionality of hands with minimal discomfort. Y Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery receives patients from Atlanta, Roswell, Woodstock, and surrounding communities.

Patient-centric Approach

Dr. Yalif and his friendly, compassionate staff are driven by a core value of keeping the patient at the center of every choice and every decision that they make at the practice. While keeping the patient’s health and safety as a top priority, they focus on achieving the patient’s personal aesthetic goals in the optimal way. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Yalif encourages his patients to share their innate aesthetic needs and aspirations, and designs a customized treatment plan to best meet those needs.

Close patient engagement is maintained at every stage of the procedure. Dr. Yalif will involve the patient in every decision, and provide them all necessary information and advice to help them make informed choices. Achieving the highest patient satisfaction levels in every procedure continues to be the overriding objective at Dr. Yalif’s practice. Patients in Atlanta, Roswell, Woodstock, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive state of the art procedures from Dr. Yalif, who is a leading plastic surgeon in the region.

Expertise in Hand Surgery

In addition to a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures, Y Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is equipped to provide wide ranging treatments for problems related to the soft tissues, joints, and bones of the hand, wrist, fingers, thumb, and arm. As an experienced hand surgeon, Dr. Yalif offers treatments for the following conditions:

Traumatic Injury

Traumatic hand injuries may occur in a car accident or while using a power tool, lawn equipment or other activities. Y Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has extensive experience in repairing severe trauma to the hand, arm, and digits.

Breaks and Fractures

Professional medical help can ensure swift and smooth repairs following a broken bone or fracture. Dr. Yalif and his team provide cutting edge solutions to treat breaks and fractures.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Repetitive motion injury or repetitive stress injury (RSI) may occur if regular work or recreational activities of an individual involve a frequent repetitive motion and give rise to pain. Prompt, advanced treatment at Dr. Yalif’s practice can address the condition and prevent future complications.

Other conditions that are effectively treated at Dr. Yalif’s practice include arthritis, degenerative diseases such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and de Quervain Syndrome, and cosmetic procedures such as hand rejuvenation and scar removal.

For more information about the plastic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Asaf Yalif please call us at 404.822.4402 or click here to schedule a consultation.