SAN DIEGO HAND SPECIALISTS - Key Persons


Dori Neill Cage

Dr. Dori Cage enjoys getting to know her patients and providing high quality care. She likes to stay active and enjoys helping her patients stay active in their lives. She is Board Certified with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Orthopedic Surgery and Hand and Microvascular Surgery. She regularly recertifies in both specialties. In addition to her regular practice, she has a tradition of helping those in need. She has traveled to Belize, Mexico and Peru to teach and provide care. She has worked with the SDCMC Project Access Program since its early days, providing care for those who would otherwise not receive treatment.

Dr. Julie Gilbert

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
Dr. Julie Gilbert (Ohayon) is a hand surgeon treating patients in San Diego, California, and the surrounding communities. Her approach to practice is focused on developing personalized treatment plans and addressing each of her patients' unique concerns. Dr. Gilbert holds certification from the American Board of Surgery and is a member of professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons and the California Medical Association. For her undergraduate degree, Dr. Gilbert attended Stanford University, graduating with distinction as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She pursued her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. Here, she graduated cum laude and achieved honors in the field of health policy. Dr. Gilbert received her residency training in general surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed a hand surgery fellowship program through the University of Connecticut Health Center and affiliated facilities. Patients visiting Dr. Gilbert can receive a full range of medical services. She provides wrist arthroscopy, x-ray imaging, hand surgery consultations, and evaluations for worker's compensation and disability. Treatment is available for issues including tendonitis, wrist pain, trigger finger, contractures, and hand injuries. In addition to practice, Dr. Gilbert has prepared publications on topics including liver transplants and gender bias in medical publications.

Gregory R. Mack

Job Titles:
  • Surgeon
Dr. Gregory Mack is an orthopaedic surgeon and hand surgeon treating patients in San Diego, California, and the surrounding communities. He holds certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is affiliated with facilities including Scripps Mercy Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Mack is also a member of professional organizations including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Orthoapedic Society. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Mack attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude. He pursued his medical degree at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Mack continued his medical education at the National Naval Medical Center. Here, he completed an internship program, received residency training in orthopaedic surgery, and completed a fellowship in hand surgery. Patients visiting Dr. Mack can receive a full range of orthopaedic services. He provides x-ray imaging, arthroscopy, general consultations, and evaluations for worker's compensation and disability. Treatment is available for issues including arthritis, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and problems with the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. In addition to his practice, Dr. Mack has served in the United States Navy and was recognized with a Meritorious Service Medal.

Lindsey S. Urband

Dr. Lindsey Urband is a board certified, fellowship-trained Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgeon. She enjoys traveling and has participated in three surgical missions to Guatemala, serving as a medical interpreter and assistant surgeon while in training. As a practicing Orthopaedic Surgeon, she is involved with mission trips to Nicaragua through the Esparança humanitarian organization. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the California Orthopaedic Association, San Diego Orthopaedic Society and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, as well as Scripps Mercy Physician Partners, the San Diego Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the California Medical Association.