Dr. Michael I. Vender, MD
Chosen as one of Chicago's top three doctors in Hand Surgery.
Dr. Michael I. Vender is a hand surgeon with Hand to Shoulder Associates, a Chicago area group that has treated patients for over 40 years. He sees patients at the practice’s Six Corners office on North Cicero Avenue in Chicago, as well as offices in the suburbs. His work focuses on the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Vender earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and trained in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University. He then completed a hand fellowship in Hartford, Connecticut. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and in surgery of the hand.
(847) 956-0099
4211 N Cicero Ave, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60641
Awards & Certifications:
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Board certified in Surgery of the Hand
- Chicago Magazine, Chicago’s Top Surgeons
Education & Training:
- Undergraduate: Stanford University
- Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
- Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University
- Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Connecticut Combined Hand Services, Hartford, CT
Why did we choose Dr. Michael I. Vender, MD as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Michael I. Vender as a top hand surgeon in Chicago because of his dual board certification, his strong training, and his focused practice. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is board certified in surgery of the hand. Dr. Vender studied at Stanford University and earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He trained in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University. He then completed a hand surgery fellowship at Connecticut Combined Hand Services in Hartford. Chicago Magazine has named him among Chicago’s Top Surgeons.
What sets Dr. Vender apart is his focus on the upper limb. His care covers the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He practices with Hand to Shoulder Associates, a Chicago area group that has treated patients for over 40 years. Patients can see him at the Six Corners office on North Cicero Avenue or at offices in the suburbs. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Michael I. Vender among the top three hand surgeons in Chicago.
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