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Meet Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji – Excellence in Every Stitch
Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji, MD, is a Board-Certified Surgeon with elite specialty training in Hand, Microvascular, Wrist, Wound, and Reconstructive Surgery. A proud graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (1999), Dr. Katranji brings over 15 years of world-class surgical experience to every patient encounter.
With an impressive collection of 17+ Top Surgeon Awards, prestigious certifications, and global recognition, Dr. Katranji is known not only for his unmatched skill, but for the personalized care and surgical excellence he delivers day in and day out. His practice combines cutting-edge techniques with a compassionate, patient-first approach that has made him a sought-after specialist in the Greater Lansing Area and beyond.
Dr. Katranji’s commitment extends far past local care. Through ongoing international medical missions, he has provided life-changing surgeries in crisis-stricken countries, bringing hope and healing where it's needed most. His work has saved lives and restored function in areas with limited access to specialized surgical care—underscoring his deep dedication to humanity.
Locally, Dr. Katranji is proudly affiliated with multiple top-tier institutions, including Eaton Rapids Medical Center and McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, where he continues to transform lives through advanced hand and reconstructive surgery.
When you choose Katranji Hand Center, you’re not just getting a doctor—you’re getting one of the best. Dr. Katranji’s unwavering pursuit of surgical excellence, combined with heartfelt patient care, is what sets him—and his practice—miles above the rest.
Past Experience – A Proven Track Record of Surgical Excellence
With a career spanning over 20 years, Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji has built an outstanding legacy in the field of hand and reconstructive surgery. From the earliest stages of his medical training, Dr. Katranji demonstrated a unique combination of precision, compassion, and innovation—qualities that continue to define his practice today.
After earning his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1999, Dr. Katranji pursued advanced specialty training in microvascular, hand, wrist, and wound reconstruction, working alongside some of the foremost leaders in orthopedic and plastic surgery. His hands-on experience in high-volume, high-complexity surgical environments laid the foundation for what would become a distinguished career.
Throughout his journey, Dr. Katranji has performed thousands of complex surgical procedures, including delicate tendon repairs, nerve reconstructions, limb salvages, and intricate microvascular operations. His surgical finesse and problem-solving capabilities have earned him accolades from both peers and patients, along with multiple Top Surgeon Awards and ongoing recognition from national and international medical communities.
Whether restoring hand function after traumatic injury or rebuilding joints destroyed by arthritis, Dr. Katranji’s past experience is rich with clinical triumphs and lives transformed. Today, that experience shapes every aspect of care at Katranji Hand Center, where patients benefit from a surgeon whose past speaks volumes—and whose future continues to redefine excellence.
Credentials
Credentialing – Expertise You Can Trust
Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji, MD, is a Board-Certified Surgeon with specialty fellowship training in Hand Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Wrist and Upper Extremity Reconstruction, and Advanced Wound Care. His credentials reflect a career grounded in academic excellence, surgical mastery, and unwavering dedication to the highest standards of care.
Education & Training
Board Certification in Wound Management American Board of Wound Management, Washington, D.C. 2018
Board Certification in General Surgery American Board of Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2006
Masters of Business Administration in Health Care and Resource Management University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona 2007
Fellowship in Hand, Wrist and Microvascular Surgery University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut 2005
Residency in General Surgery University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois 2004
Doctor of Medicine Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Focus in Comparative Politics and Middle East Political Systems University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Biology Focus in Cell Development University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1995 1995
Certifications & Licensure
Board Certified in General Surgery
Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in multiple U.S. states
Certified in Microsurgical and Peripheral Nerve Techniques
Advanced training in Wrist Arthroscopy, Tendon Transfers, and Complex Reconstructive Procedures
Professional Affiliations
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
National Arab American Medical Association
American Association of Wound Management
American College of Sports Medicine
American Association of Hand Surgeons
American Board of Aesthetic Medicine
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 2004-2010
Syrian American Medical Society
Awards & Honors
America’s Top Surgeons, CRCA, 2011 2012 2014
International Medical Relief Award SAMS National, 2014
International Medical Relief Award Canadian Relief for Syria, 2013
Glen L. Taggert Award for Community Contribution to International Understanding Michigan State University, 2013
Hakam al Sibai Award SAMS National, 2013
Asian American of the Year NFPAA, 2011
National Census Service Award United States Census, 2010
Faculty of the Year, Student National Medical Association, MSU Chapter 2007
Teacher of the Year Department of Emergency Medicine Residency MSU, 2006
Community Service Award ICP, 2004
With a reputation built on rigorous credentialing, real-world mastery, and continual education, Dr. Katranji ensures that every patient at Katranji Hand Center receives care backed by the highest level of professional integrity and expertise.
Publications/Posters/Abstracts/Oral Presentations •
Emily R. Winslow MD, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, Gregory S. Cherr, MD, “Surgical Residents: Are they students or employees”, Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons 89(7):14-6 August 2004 • C. Razvan Opreanu, Michelle Baulch, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “An evaluation of immediate use protocol of modified carpal tunnel surgery”, Lansing Community Research Days, 2008 • Kenan Katranji, C. Razvan Opreanu, Michelle Baulch, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “A retrospective case series of Kienbock’s disease”, Lansing Community Research Days, 2008 • Anna Halbeisen, C. Razvan Opreanu, Michelle Baulch, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “A retrospective case series of scapholunate dissociation”, Lansing Community Research Days, 2008 • C. Razvan Opreanu, Michelle Baulch, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “Reduction and Maintenance of Scapholunate Dissociation Using the TwinFix Screw”, ePlasty, Volume 9, 2009 • C. Razvan Opreanu, Michelle Baulch, Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “A No-Drill Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon Interposition for the Thumb Carpalmetacarpal Arthritis”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Video Library, 2009 • Razvan C. Opreanu, John Wechter, Hazem Tabbaa, John P. Kepros, Michelle Baulch, Yan Xie, Wendy Lackey and Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “Anatomic Variations of the First Extensor Compartment and Abductor Policis Longus Tendon in Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis”, Hand, Vol 5, No. 10, pgs 184-189, 2010 • Abdalmajid Katranji, “Care for the Muslim Patient”, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011 • Abdalmajid Katranji, “Care for the Middle Eastern Patient”, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011 • Abdalmajid Katranji, “Trauma in a Crisis and the Anatomy of Disaster”, Syrian American Medical Society National Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 2012 • Richard M. Maier DO, Mary Hughes DO and Abdalmajid Katranji MD, “Patient with a Hook of the Hamate Fracture Presenting as Vascular Occlusion: Diagnosis Made with Bedside Ultrasound RSS”, Journal of Emergency Medicine, Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc.
HISTORIC
Presented “The Meaning of Charity”, Annual Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions, Niagara Foundation, East Lansing, 2010 Presented “Islam in the Abrahamic Tradition”, Michigan State University Library Symposium, 2011 Presented “Altruism and Compassion in Times of Hardship”, Annual Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions, Niagara Foundation, Grand Valley State University, 2012 Advisor on Muslim and Arab Community Issues to US Congressmen and Senators including the Hon. Keith Ellison, D-MN and the Hon. Senator Carl Levin, D-MI. Serving on advisory panels on Syria to Ambassador Robert Ford, National Security Council Member Samantha Power, and State Department Director Fred Hof Former Chair of the Annual Mayors’ Dinner to benefit the Mid-Michigan and Greater Lansing Food Banks under the offices of the Mayor of Lansing Virg Bernero and Mayor of East Lansing Vic Loomis Impression 5 Children’s Museum- Board Member Union of Syrian Medical Relief Organizations (UOSSM)- Founder and former Board Member Syrian American Medical Society- National Board Member Fenner Nature Center- Board Member Islamic Society of Greater Lansing- Public Relations Director
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Multi-Faith Alliance- Board Member Atlantic Humanitarian Relief- Board Member Carefree Medical Dental Clinic- Board Member Community advisor to the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University Mid-Michigan Interfaith initiatives with the Mayor of Lansing office Reviewer for the online Journal ePlasty The Muslim Observer Newspaper- Board Member Volunteer Teaching Faculty at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
