About B. Kent Maupin, MD Originally from Illinois, Dr. Maupin has been a West Michigan resident since 1981. Dr. Maupin has extensive experience in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery. Dr. Maupin's professional interests include problems and treatment of the peripheral nerve, arthritis of hand and upper extremity, shoulder surgery and joint replacement. In addition, Dr. Maupin has over 25 years of experience in rheumatoid hand management. About OAM Hand & Upper Extremity Center Every day, technology advancements help the doctors and clinical specialists of the OAM Hand and Upper Extremity Center get patients back to their normal routines more quickly, with reduced pain and increased function.