Dr. Adeclat will begin seeing patients on October 1, 2025

When a condition affects the hands, wrists, elbows, or shoulders, it can impact every part of a person’s life. Dr. Giscard Joel Adeclat is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon dedicated to helping his adult and pediatric patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence. He believes in a collaborative, team-based approach to care, working closely with each patient and their family to understand their goals and develop a treatment plan that fits their unique needs.

Dr. Adeclat is committed to a conservative-first philosophy. He explores all non-surgical options thoroughly and only recommends surgery when he is confident it is the best path to a successful recovery. His practice is built on a foundation of open communication, ensuring that patients and their families feel informed and confident in every decision they make together.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Adeclat’s path to medicine was uniquely shaped by his early passions. He attended the famed LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, where he developed a deep love for music as a proficient viola player. He continued this passion at the University of Rochester, taking lessons at the Eastman School of Music. This background provides him with a special appreciation for the intricate movements of the hands and wrists, allowing him to provide a more personalized level of care for musicians and artists. Dr. Adeclat is also a dedicated martial artist with proficiency in Taekwondo and Muay Thai. He is fluent in Haitian Creole.

Education & Training:

• Undergraduate: University of Rochester (BS, Neuroscience)
• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (MD)
• Residency (Orthopedic Surgery): Yale University School of Medicine
• Fellowship (Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery): Harvard Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship

Dr. Adeclat is a proud member of both the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), where he stays at the forefront of medical advancements in his field.

Common Conditions Treated:
Dr. Adeclat provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions in both adults and children, from the shoulder to the fingertips, including both non-surgical and surgical treatments.

Shoulder:

• Shoulder arthritis and arthroplasty (replacement)
• Rotator cuff tears and impingement
• Shoulder instability and labral tears
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Fractures of the humerus and clavicle
• Biceps tendon injuries

Elbow:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve compression)
• Fractures and dislocations
• Biceps and triceps tendon ruptures
• Elbow arthritis

Hand and Wrist:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger and trigger thumb
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Ganglion cysts
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
• Fractures of the Forearm, wrist, hand and fingers
• Ligament and tendon injuries
• Hand and wrist arthritis