Christopher Pham, MD

Hand & Microsurgery Specialist

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Bio

Christopher Pham, MD, is a plastic, hand, and microsurgeon serving patients throughout Kern County. He specializes in treating conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, nerves, tendons, and surrounding soft tissues. His advanced training in both plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as hand and microsurgery allows him to approach complex problems with an emphasis on restoring both function and form.

Dr. Pham earned his Bachelor of Science in molecular, cell, and developmental biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his M.D. from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, graduating with highest distinction. He completed residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery before pursuing fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Pham’s clinical interests include hand and wrist fractures, arthritis, nerve compression conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon disorders, complex wounds, traumatic injuries, and reconstructive procedures. His plastic surgery background provides additional expertise in microsurgical reconstruction, complex soft-tissue repair, and nerve and tendon procedures.

Professional Profile

Dr. Pham’s extensive education and specialized training have prepared him to treat both common and complex conditions of the hand and upper extremity.

  • University of California, Los Angeles: Fellowship in hand and microsurgery, 2026
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California: Residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2019–2025
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California: Doctor of Medicine, 2019
  • University of California, Santa Barbara: Bachelor of Science in molecular, cell, and developmental biology, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

During his training, Dr. Pham gained experience performing complex reconstructive procedures, including microsurgery and trauma reconstruction, while also developing expertise in surgical planning, patient evaluation, and postoperative care. He also participated in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior residents.

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons Residents Council, elected representative
  • Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, Associate Member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • American Association of Plastic Surgeons Cannon Scholar
  • Lead researcher, LAC+USC Burn Center research program
  • More than 50 peer-reviewed publications listed in the provided CV
  • Research focused on hand surgery, wrist arthritis, burn care, scar treatment, wound management, trauma, and reconstructive surgery
  • Two-time award recipient for research presented at the American Burn Association Annual Meeting, including Best Resident Paper and Best National Burn Repository Paper
  • Hand surgery
  • Hand and microsurgery
  • Microvascular surgery
  • Reconstructive hand surgery
  • Complex soft-tissue repair
  • Nerve and tendon surgery
  • Fracture care of the hand, fingers, and wrist
  • Hand and wrist arthritis treatment
  • Nerve compression treatment
  • Tendon injury and tendinitis treatment
  • Prosthetic joint replacement of the hand
  • Complex wound reconstruction
  • Scar modulation and reconstruction
  • Hand rejuvenation
  • Treatment of amputation pain and phantom limb pain
  • Hand fractures
  • Finger fractures
  • Wrist fractures
  • Microvascular surgery (scaphoid nonunion, Kienbock disease, and complex wounds anywhere on the body)
  • Nerve compressions (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, pronator syndrome)
  • Amputation pain (“Phantom Limb”) of the upper and lower extremities
  • Tendinitis of the hand and wrist
  • Osteoarthritis (surgical and non-surgical)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Prosthetic joint replacements of the hand (e.g. thumb CMC arthritis)
  • Hand rejuvenation
  • Spinal cord injuries and spastic hand

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