Dr. Jessica H Peelman M.D.

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Get to know Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Dr. Jessica H. Peelman, who serves patients in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Peelman is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Exeter, New Hampshire. She is an expert in nonoperative and operative treatment of conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, trigger finger, tennis elbow, arthritis, Dupuytren’s, fractures, and other injuries and conditions involving the hand, wrist, and elbow. Dr. Peelman currently serves patients at Core Physicians – a community based, multi-specialty group practice affiliated with Exeter Hospital. Their mission is to improve the health of individuals and families in the communities served. As a major provider of primary care services in the region, Core Physicians continues to develop diagnostic and surgical services to meet the increasing healthcare needs of a rapidly expanding population. In addition, specialty care services continue to be added to complement Core’s community-based, patient-focused care. Dr. Peelman is board-certified in hand surgery and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Peelman received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. Wanting to further her education, she went on to obtain her medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She then completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship training at the University of Cincinnati. Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Having vast experience in her field, Dr. Peelman is an expert in treatment of the hand and often the upper extremity as well. “Your hands are essential to your quality of life and daily activity. Conditions affecting them can range from uncomfortable to incapacitating. As a hand specialist, I collaborate with our certified hand therapist to explore surgical and non-surgical treatment options. My goal is to restore pain free function for my patients and help them return to their normal activities” stated Dr. Peelman. For patients experiencing any kind of general pain in the hand, wrist or forearm that is not going away, an orthopedic hand surgeon is probably the best resource.

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