Dr. Handwerger, a skilled surgeon and clinician, is a compassionate physician who treats patients with respect. She counsels her patients individually, spending time explaining medical conditions, treatment options, and benefits and risks of procedures and surgery. Her patients receive personal attention throughout their medical and surgical experience. She performs extensive pre-operative and post-operative evaluations to ensure that patients receive the best care possible with optimal outcomes. She is well known for providing patient focused, expert care to her patients.