Dr. Michael S. Gart

Name: Dr. Michael S. Gart
Specialty: Plastic Surgery 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, OrthoCarolina, PA
Locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1033420062

About the Doctor

Dr. Michael S. Gart is a board‑eligible plastic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand surgery, practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He also holds a B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Mathematics from the University of Florida. With 11–20 years of experience. He is highly recommended by patients who describe him as skilled, caring, professional, a good listener, and clear in his explanations. Dr. Gart accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Graduate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

• Integrated plastic surgery residency at Northwestern University

• 11–20 years of clinical experience

• 5/5 patient rating (33 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 2 awards

• Subspecialty in Hand Surgery

Education & Training

Medical School – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency – McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Plastic Surgery – Integrated 
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed; Hand surgery subspecialty expertise noted
Undergraduate – University of Florida, B.S., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Minor in Mathematics

Medical Conditions Treated

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Trigger finger

• Dupuytren’s contracture

• Hand and wrist fractures

• Tendon injuries (e.g., flexor tendon lacerations)

• Nerve compression syndromes (ulnar neuropathy, radial tunnel syndrome)

• Arthritis of the hand and wrist

• Ganglion cysts and other hand masses

• Congenital hand differences (e.g., syndactyly, polydactyly)

• Soft tissue defects requiring skin grafting or flap reconstruction

Medical Procedures Performed

• Carpal tunnel release

• Trigger finger release

• Dupuytren’s fasciectomy

• Fracture fixation of hand and wrist bones

• Tendon repair and reconstruction

• Nerve decompression and nerve repair

• Excision of hand masses (ganglion cysts, lipomas, giant cell tumors)

• Skin grafting and local flap coverage

• Replantation of digits (microsurgery)

• Surgical treatment of arthritis (joint fusion, arthroplasty)

Services Offered

Dr. Michael S. Gart provides comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgery services with a focus on hand and upper extremity conditions. His practice treats a wide range of problems, from common nerve compressions (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel) and tendon disorders (trigger finger, tendon lacerations) to fractures, arthritis, and congenital hand differences. He also performs microsurgical procedures such as digit replantation and soft tissue reconstruction using grafts or flaps. Dr. Gart emphasizes clear communication, listening to patient concerns, and explaining all treatment options. His office coordinates care with hand therapists, orthopedists, and primary care physicians to optimize functional recovery.

• Outpatient consultations for hand pain, numbness, weakness, masses, and trauma

• Surgical and non‑surgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compressions

• Trigger finger injection and surgical release

• Fracture care (casting, splinting, open reduction with internal fixation)

• Tendon and nerve repair after injury

• Excision of hand and wrist masses (ganglion cysts, lipomas)

• Dupuytren’s contracture treatment (collagenase injection, fasciectomy)

• Reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies

• Microsurgical replantation and soft tissue coverage

• Preoperative and postoperative therapy coordination with certified hand therapists

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Medica (PPO)

• NC State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1915 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 323-2000

Hospital Affiliations

• Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte, North Carolina 

• Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center – Charlotte, North Carolina