Alexa Boland, OT

Occupational Therapist

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Meet Alexa Boland, OT

Alexa is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with 9 years of experience, beginning her career in skilled nursing before transitioning to specialize in hand therapy. A 2016 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's esteemed Occupational Therapy program, she brings a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to helping patients regain independence and function.
Her willingness to continuously learn and adapt has fueled her growth into the specialized field of upper extremity rehabilitation, where she blends technical expertise with personalized care to support recovery and imrove quality of life.

Pittsburgh’s Leading Hand and Wrist Specialist

Comprehensive Hand & Wrist Care Services

HAND & WRIST TRAUMA

A traumatic injury to your hand or wrist can lead to immediate and devastating consequences. If you’re struggling to find relief after an injury, Alexander Spiess, MD can work with you to help you restore full function and enjoy life again.

Tendon Trauma & Tendonitis

Living with nerve or tendon injury in your hands or wrists can completely alter the way you live your life. Dr. Spiess helps patients get their lives back from chronic pain, a loss of feeling, or a loss of mobility. You deserve to have effective relief that truly lasts.

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Nerve Trauma & Nerve Transfers

While traditional treatments for nerve damage have been replacing a damaged tendon with healthy tissue, Dr. Spiess specializes in providing nerve transfers, a cutting-edge procedure that can offer even more restoration and incredible results.

NERVE DECOMPRESSIONS

Living with a constant pain or numbness in your hands or wrists can become frustrating. If you’re struggling with a pinched nerve and having difficulty finding relief no matter how hard you try, Dr. Spiess offers long-term solutions to your symptoms.

PLASTIC SURGERY & WOUND CARE

If you’ve sustained a severe traumatic injury, burn, or condition such as peripheral neuropathy, Alexander Spiess, MD has advanced knowledge of the hands and wrists that can help you restore your body and feel good in your skin.

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MEDICAL LEGAL

If you’ve injured your hand or wrist in a car accident or work-related injury, legal elements such as claims and court cases are unavoidable. Alexander Spiess, MD is experienced in offering medical legal consultations, both as an expert witness and as a provider.

NEUROMA PAIN & TMR

For patients with neuromas as well as those living with an amputated limb, nerve damage can cause chronic pain and discomfort. Alexander Spiess, MD specializes in Target Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), an innovative procedure designed to alleviate these symptoms.

DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE

Patients living with Dupuytren’s contracture, a congenital condition, often have severe limitations on their ability to use their fingers normally. If you’re struggling with Dupuytren’s, Alexander Spiess, MD can help you restore movement and find relief.