Jennifer Moriatis Wolf, MD, is a renowned orthopaedic hand surgeon with expertise in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of bone, nerve, tendon and ligament injuries caused by trauma or overuse. She provides comprehensive care to treat pain and restore form and function in the hand, wrist and elbow. She is also highly skilled in the surgical removal of tumors of the upper extremity, partnering with orthopaedic oncologists to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Wolf has a special interest in tennis elbow and atypical peripheral nerve problems. She has clinical and research interests in the treatment of arthritis of the base of the thumb. She also received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to study the role of vitamin D in bone and joint problems.
A devoted educator and mentor, Dr. Wolf shares her expertise with fellows, residents and medical students. She also conducts basic and clinical research studies, investigating strategies to improve patient outcomes in orthopaedic hand, wrist and elbow care.
Dr. Wolf has been awarded the prestigious Bunnell Fellowship from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, as well as the American-British-Canadian Traveling Fellowship from the American Orthopaedic Association. She serves on the governing Council of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and is the deputy editor-in-chief of the Journal of Hand Surgery.
Lund University Faculty of Medicine
Lund, Sweden
PhD in Hand Surgery
2016
Mayo Clinic Division of Hand Surgery
Rochester, MN
Hand Surgery Fellowship
2003
Brown University Division of Orthopaedic Trauma
Providence, RI
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
2002
Brown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Providence, RI
Residency
2001
Brown University Department of Surgery
Providence, RI
Internship
1997
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
M.D.
1996
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
B.A. - magna cum laude with General Honors
1991
A Changing Landscape in Surgical Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis: Is the Rate of Denervation Increasing?
A Changing Landscape in Surgical Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis: Is the Rate of Denervation Increasing? J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Oct; 50(10):1280.e1-1280.e8.
PMID: 39918526
The Use of the Procedure Room for Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet Hand Surgery in "High-Risk" Patients.
The Use of the Procedure Room for Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet Hand Surgery in "High-Risk" Patients. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Oct; 50(10):1272.e1-1272.e9.
PMID: 39707999
CORR Insights®: What Are the Most Clinically Effective Nonoperative Interventions for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis? An Up-to-date Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
CORR Insights®: What Are the Most Clinically Effective Nonoperative Interventions for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis? An Up-to-date Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2025 Apr 01; 483(4):737-739.
PMID: 39589316
Revision A1 Pulley Release: An Analysis of Risk Factors Using a National Database.
Revision A1 Pulley Release: An Analysis of Risk Factors Using a National Database. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Sep; 50(9):1033-1042.
PMID: 39480394
Using machine and deep learning to predict short-term complications following trigger digit release surgery.
Using machine and deep learning to predict short-term complications following trigger digit release surgery. J Hand Microsurg. 2025 Jan; 17(1):100171.
PMID: 39876951
Using machine learning to identify risk factors for short-term complications following thumb carpometacarpal arthroplasty.
Using machine learning to identify risk factors for short-term complications following thumb carpometacarpal arthroplasty. J Hand Microsurg. 2024 Dec; 16(5):100156.
PMID: 39669732
Gunshot Trauma Patients Have Higher Risk of PTSD Compared With Blunt Trauma and Elective Populations: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Outpatient Orthopaedic Care.
Gunshot Trauma Patients Have Higher Risk of PTSD Compared With Blunt Trauma and Elective Populations: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Outpatient Orthopaedic Care. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2024 Nov 01; 482(11):2052-2059.
PMID: 38900101
Do preoperative glucose levels predict risk of complications in orthopaedic surgery?
Do preoperative glucose levels predict risk of complications in orthopaedic surgery? Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Aug; 34(6):2941-2947.
PMID: 38816627
Radial Nerve Palsy in the Setting of Humeral Shaft Fracture.
Radial Nerve Palsy in the Setting of Humeral Shaft Fracture. J Hand Surg Am. 2024 07; 49(7):690-697.
PMID: 38713112
2023 American Society for Surgery of the Hand Presidential Address: The Power of Engaging.
2023 American Society for Surgery of the Hand Presidential Address: The Power of Engaging. J Hand Surg Am. 2024 05; 49(5):403-410.
PMID: 38702141
Office of Faculty Initiatives Grant Award
The University of Chicago
2016
Connecticut Technology Council Women of Innovation Award
2014
American British Canadian Traveling Fellowship – American Orthopaedic Association
2013
Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship –American Society for Surgery of the Hand
2010
Clinician Scientist Award – Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
2008
Leadership Fellows Program – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2008
John J. Fahey North American Traveling Fellowship –American Orthopaedic Association
2007
American Society for Surgery of the Hand – Young Member Leadership Program
2006
Alexandra Kirkley Traveling Fellowship - Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
2006
United States Bone and Joint Decade Young Investigator
2005
Haffenreffer Award for Resident Research
2001
William G. Munn Memorial Prize for Promise in Orthopaedics
1996
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
1995
Phi Beta Kappa
1990
Chancellor’s Scholar (full four-year college merit scholarship)
1987