Abdelghaffar Salous, MD, PhD

Abdelghaffar Salous, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon who treats patients ages 14 and up. Patients and referring physicians know him for his calm, thoughtful and patient-centered practice which values restoring function and relieving pain. He treats a broad range of acute and chronic hand and wrist conditions, including nerve disorders, arthritis, tendon disorders and traumatic injuries, with careful attention to each patient’s goals. He moved to Florida in 2023 after completing subspecialty training in hand surgery, and in his spare time, Dr. Salous enjoys outdoor activities, travel and landscape photography. He’s passionate about his work and has a strong interest in community service and global health, both here in Jacksonville and abroad.

Areas of Expertise

• Hand and Wrist Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Disorders
• Tendon Disorders and Injuries
• Traumatic Hand and Finger Injuries
• Degenerative and Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
• Minimally Invasive and Wide-awake Hand Surgery

About Me

My philosophy of care is centered on active listening and truly understanding each patient’s perspective. I believe in empowering patients with clear, evidence-based information so they can make confident decisions about their care. Whenever possible, I prioritize minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options, with a strong focus on wide-awake procedures. Our team-based approach allows patients to receive coordinated evaluation, treatment, and therapy all under one roof.

My Muslim faith, Catholic Jesuit education, and upbringing have instilled in me a strong commitment to service and caring for those most in need. I volunteer monthly at the Muslim American Social Services (MASS) Clinic, supporting patients with limited access to healthcare, and I look forward to serving at the Sulzbacher Health Clinic in the near future. I have also participated in multiple medical missions through U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, providing care to indigenous and refugee populations in Palestine, Bangladesh and Syria.

Specialties

• Surgery of the Hand
• General Surgery

Boards

• American Board of Surgery (Surgery)
• American Board of Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)

Languages

• English
• Arabic

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
• Baptist Medical Center Clay
• Baptist Medical Center South

Legal Practice Name

• Lyerly Baptist Inc

Ages Treated

• Senior
• Adult
• Teen