Sanju Eswaran, MD

Meet Sanju Eswaran, MD

Fellowship-Trained Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon Helping East Texans Restore Function and Return to What Matters Most 

Dr. Sanju Eswaran, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon at CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in Tyler, Texas, specializing in the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow conditions. After earning her medical degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, she completed her orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where she served as Chief Resident, before pursuing advanced fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Today, she brings highly specialized orthopedic expertise to East Texas, helping patients across the Tyler community regain mobility, relieve pain and restore independence through individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans. 

Career at a Glance 

• Fellowship-trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. 
• Served as Chief Resident during orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University. 
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. 
• Inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). 

Clinical Role and Leadership 

As an orthopedic hand surgeon with CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Dr. Eswaran plays an important role in expanding access to specialized upper-extremity care in East Texas. Her advanced fellowship training allows local patients to receive expert treatment for complex hand, wrist and elbow conditions without traveling outside the region. Drawing on her leadership experience as Chief Resident, she combines evidence-based care, surgical precision and collaborative treatment planning to strengthen the institute's comprehensive orthopedic program. 

She provides specialized care for conditions such as: 

• Hand and wrist fractures 
• Arm and upper-extremity fractures 
• Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) 
• Ganglion cysts 
• Nerve compression and pinched nerve disorders 
• Chronic hand, wrist and upper-extremity pain 

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Eswaran 

Dr. Eswaran believes every patient deserves a treatment plan tailored to their unique goals, lifestyle and condition. Her approach centers on careful evaluation, education and shared decision-making, ensuring patients understand all available options before moving forward with treatment. Whether a condition can be managed conservatively or requires surgery, she works closely with patients to identify the approach that best supports long-term function and recovery. 

You can expect: 

• A personalized treatment plan designed around your specific needs 
• Consideration of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options 
• Clear explanations of diagnoses, procedures and recovery expectations 
• A focus on restoring function, strength and daily independence 
• Compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in evidence-based medicine 

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care 

Dr. Eswaran specializes in advanced orthopedic care of the hand, wrist and elbow, utilizing both operative and nonoperative treatment strategies. Her fellowship training in hand and upper-extremity surgery provides expertise in managing complex fractures, nerve injuries, tendon disorders and reconstructive procedures involving delicate anatomical structures. Patients benefit from specialized evaluation and treatment approaches designed to preserve motion, improve function and minimize downtime whenever possible. Her practice is supported by the comprehensive orthopedic resources and multidisciplinary care environment available through CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. 

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership 

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Eswaran contributes to the advancement of orthopedic hand surgery through scholarly research. She authored a peer-reviewed publication in Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery examining plate fixation techniques for complex hamate fractures associated with fourth- and fifth-carpometacarpal fracture-dislocations, helping inform surgical treatment strategies for challenging hand trauma cases. She has also contributed to research evaluating outcomes of digital nerve repair in patients with flexor tendon injuries. Her ongoing academic involvement reflects a commitment to integrating emerging evidence and innovative surgical techniques into patient care. 

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity 

Dr. Eswaran's professional background reflects a strong commitment to service, education and humanistic patient care. Her membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society recognizes physicians who demonstrate compassion, integrity and patient-centered excellence. She is dedicated to ensuring patients receive individualized care that respects their unique circumstances, values and recovery goals. By bringing advanced subspecialty hand surgery expertise to Tyler and the broader East Texas region, she helps improve access to specialized orthopedic care close to home, reducing barriers for patients who might otherwise need to travel significant distances for treatment.