Struggling with Your Hand?
Stop Hand Pain & Numbness – Start Living Comfortably Again
Your hands are essential to your daily life—whether you’re working, playing, or simply enjoying time with loved ones. If hand pain, numbness, or injury is holding you back, it’s time to take action.
It’s natural to feel concerned about what’s wrong with your hand—whether surgery is necessary, how long recovery will take, if you’ll be able to work, or what the long-term effects might be.
I am here to help you find the answers and the best path forward.
Get the Right Diagnosis for Real Relief
Fixing the cause of your hand pain or numbness starts with an accurate diagnosis. It may seem simple, but many patients spend weeks or even months undergoing ineffective treatments due to a misdiagnosis. Don’t waste valuable time or money on the wrong approach—get expert care from a specialist who can pinpoint the problem and provide real solutions.
Most Hand Problems Don’t Require Surgery
Did you know that most hand conditions can be treated without surgery if diagnosed early? In fact, when we reviewed our patient data over the past year, 84.5% of office visits did not result in surgery.
Ignoring hand pain or numbness—or receiving the wrong treatment—can increase your risk of needing surgery in the future.
Even chronic conditions like arthritis can be managed successfully with the right approach, reducing symptoms and preventing further deterioration.
Meet Dr. Wren: Expert Care You Can Trust
Hi, I’m Dr. Wren, and for the past two decades, I’ve helped thousands of people like you identify, treat, and prevent hand problems such as pain and numbness.
As a board-certified specialist in Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, I’m committed to ensuring you receive the right diagnosis and the best treatment options for your unique needs. My goal is to help you avoid wasted time, money, and unnecessary stress while finding real relief.
Hand problems impact more than just your hands—they affect your entire quality of life. That’s why, in addition to my expertise in Hand Surgery, I’m also board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. I focus on how daily choices—what I call your 4/2 ThRVE: how you Sleep, Think, Eat, and Move—can influence inflammation, joint pain, and injury recovery. Addressing these factors can improve healing, reduce the need for surgery, and prevent future problems.
I grew up in the Northwest and completed my education, medical school, and advanced training in Hand Surgery at the University of Washington. With over 80 scientific publications, national awards, and extensive experience as a Consultant Reviewer and lecturer, my greatest passion remains caring for my community. I’m dedicated to helping my patients regain function and improve their quality of life through compassionate, effective care.
I would be honored to help you find relief for your hand condition and look forward to meeting you soon.
Patient Success Stories
What Dr. Wren Can Treat?
Wren McCallister, MD, MBA is a triple board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of the hand and upper extremity, which means problems like:
Numbness & Tingling
• Nerve compression disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome)
• Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Pain
• Tendon-related disorders (trigger finger and tendonitis)
• Arthritis of the wrist and hand
Lumps & Bumps
• Ganglion cysts and others
• Dupuytren’s disease
Injury
• Wrist and hand injury (fractures, dislocations, sprains and lacerations)
• Sports-related injuries of the hand and wrist
Award-Winning Care
Dr. McCallister has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine and named one of “America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Dr. Wren McCallister is an excellent and meticulous hand surgeon. He has always made time for a thorough discussion of my needs and always takes my concerns seriously. I have never felt rushed, pressured or misunderstood in any way.
If you are having issues related to hand pain such as arthritis or injury and are hoping for the very best care, then you definitely owe it to yourself to see Dr. McCallister as you consider your options.
The X-ray tech was great, kind and helpful.
Dr. McCallister was very knowledgeable, discussed my X-rays with me, formulated a plan which he explained and answered my questions fully. I feel confident in him to help me get through this surgery with an excellent result.
a plan to repair my broken wrist and answered my questions fully. I feel confident in my surg
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Hands
If you have an injury or a hand problem, such as pain or numbness, don’t wait. Schedule an appointment today, and let’s work together to get you back to doing what you love—without discomfort or difficulty.
Dr. McCallister on KOMO Radio HealthTalk
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Education
BS, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
BA, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
MD, University of Washington School of Medicine with Thesis Honors, Seattle, WA
MBA, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
Residency
University of Washington and Harborview Medical Centers, Seattle, WA
Fellowships
University of Washington Combined Hand Surgery, Seattle, WA
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Surgery Center & Hospital Affiliations
Edmonds Center for Outpatient Surgery
Proliance Center for Outpatient Spine and Joint Surgery
Swedish Medical Center – Edmonds