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
All talk, little action: A scoping review mapping lifelong learning education strategies in postgraduate medical education.
All talk, little action: A scoping review mapping lifelong learning education strategies in postgraduate medical education. J Coll Med S Afr. 2026; 4(1):427.
PMID: 42564475
Perspectives on educating lifelong learning in postgraduate orthopaedic training: an interpretivist qualitative study.
Perspectives on educating lifelong learning in postgraduate orthopaedic training: an interpretivist qualitative study. BMC Med Educ. 2026 Jun 09; 26(1).
PMID: 42265725
Mechanism of injury not associated with acute compartment syndrome in Tibia fractures.
Mechanism of injury not associated with acute compartment syndrome in Tibia fractures. Injury. 2026 Aug; 57(8):113424.
PMID: 42263517
Is there a correlation between season and weather patterns on trauma admissions?
Is there a correlation between season and weather patterns on trauma admissions? Injury. 2026 Apr; 57(4):113158.
PMID: 41887086
Can ChatGPT-4 replace orthopedic question banks? Evaluating AI's ability to write questions for the orthopedic in-training exam.
Can ChatGPT-4 replace orthopedic question banks? Evaluating AI's ability to write questions for the orthopedic in-training exam. Curr Probl Surg. 2026 Jan; 74:101943.
PMID: 41513387
Efficacy of Low-Dose Versus High-Dose Corticosteroid Injections for Soft Tissue Pathology of the Hand.
Efficacy of Low-Dose Versus High-Dose Corticosteroid Injections for Soft Tissue Pathology of the Hand. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 12; 50(12):1483-1490.
PMID: 41196261
Carpal Tunnel Release: A Four-Specialty Comparison Demonstrating Equal Clinical and Economic Efficacy.
Carpal Tunnel Release: A Four-Specialty Comparison Demonstrating Equal Clinical and Economic Efficacy. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Jan; 8(1):100863.
PMID: 41246360
Socioeconomic disparities and severity of gunshot injuries in Israel: a retrospective review of National Trauma Registry data from public hospitals 2019-2022.
Socioeconomic disparities and severity of gunshot injuries in Israel: a retrospective review of National Trauma Registry data from public hospitals 2019-2022. Inj Epidemiol. 2025 Oct 24; 12(1):69.
PMID: 41137120
What Factors Are Associated With Acute Compartment Syndrome After Gunshot Injuries to the Upper Extremity?
What Factors Are Associated With Acute Compartment Syndrome After Gunshot Injuries to the Upper Extremity? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2026 02 01; 484(2):314-322.
PMID: 41002078
Gunshot-Related Metacarpal Fractures: A Retrospective Study and Single Urban Center Experience.
Gunshot-Related Metacarpal Fractures: A Retrospective Study and Single Urban Center Experience. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2025 Sep; 7(5):100789.
PMID: 40831591
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