Carpal tunnel is the pinching of a nerve in the wrist that causes numbness in the arm and hand.
The orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the skeletal muscle system of the human body including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
The neurosurgeon is responsible for the surgical management of diseases of the central, peripheral and vegetative nervous system.
The plastic surgeon is the doctor who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats carpal tunnel you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.