Meet Our Providers
Our team combines Harvard- and MGH-trained surgical expertise with experienced, dedicated hand therapy specialists, all focused exclusively on the hand and upper extremity.

Dr. John Kadzielski, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon
Dr. Kadzielski specializes in finger, hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity surgery, and is dedicated to helping patients regain comfort, strength and function so they can return to the activities they enjoy.
Education & Training: Dr. Kadzielski graduated cum laude from Harvard College before completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honors Society. He completed a surgical internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, and the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship.
Recognition & Research: During training, Dr. Kadzielski received the Harvard Medical School Teacher/Mentor Award, the Massachusetts General Hospital Patient Safety Star, and the James H. Herndon, M.D., M.B.A. Resident Teaching and Mentoring Award, and served as Chief Resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has authored a textbook chapter and more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on patient safety, surgical outcomes, and hand and upper extremity trauma, earning honors including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting Highlight Paper Award and the New England Hand Society H. Kirk Watson, M.D., Founder’s Award.
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand.
Beyond the Practice: Dr. Kadzielski is a Lifetime Member of the Harvard Varsity Club and participates in the Harvard Football Mentorship Program. He enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and aerial photography.

Dr. John Kadzielski, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon
Dr. Kadzielski specializes in finger, hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity surgery, and is dedicated to helping patients regain comfort, strength and function so they can return to the activities they enjoy.
Education & Training: Dr. Kadzielski graduated cum laude from Harvard College before completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honors Society. He completed a surgical internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, and the Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Surgery Fellowship.
Recognition & Research: During training, Dr. Kadzielski received the Harvard Medical School Teacher/Mentor Award, the Massachusetts General Hospital Patient Safety Star, and the James H. Herndon, M.D., M.B.A. Resident Teaching and Mentoring Award, and served as Chief Resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has authored a textbook chapter and more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on patient safety, surgical outcomes, and hand and upper extremity trauma, earning honors including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting Highlight Paper Award and the New England Hand Society H. Kirk Watson, M.D., Founder’s Award.
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand.
Beyond the Practice: Dr. Kadzielski is a Lifetime Member of the Harvard Varsity Club and participates in the Harvard Football Mentorship Program. He enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and aerial photography.

Kimberly Belina, MPAS, PA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Kimberly Belina is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics, with a focus on hand and upper extremity surgery. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, and brings over ten years of orthopedic clinical experience to every patient interaction, with an emphasis on patient education and collaborative decision-making throughout recovery.

Meryl Summers, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Meryl Summers is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation and custom splint fabrication, with a background spanning orthopedic, outpatient, home health, and inpatient care across the South Shore and Greater Boston. She holds NBCOT certification, Massachusetts licensure, and memberships with AOTA and ASHT, and earned her MS in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University.

Jill Bolger, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jill Bolger is a licensed occupational therapist with over a decade of experience helping patients recover from hand and upper extremity injuries, including fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, nerve compression and post-surgical recovery. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New England Institute of Technology and is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists.

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