Dr. Anton Fakhouri is a hand and upper extremity orthopaedic specialist. He specializes in carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow, and more.
Dr. Anton Fakhouri is a hand and upper extremity orthopaedic specialist. He specializes in carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow, and more.
As a hand and upper extremity physician, I am passionate about my area of specialty and the optimal health care of my patients. I enjoy and take pride in educating my students and resident doctors as I enjoy educating my patients. The more you know the more you can take care of yourself and participate in your health care decisions.
Thus, a partnership developed between a doctor and a patient based on mutual respect combined with a caring and skillful orthopedic doctor will lead to a patient's optimal experience. It is a privilege and an honor to treat you and I pledge to give you the best care possible.
BOARD CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION:
Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Board-Certified in Hand & Microsurgery - UCLA
Fellowship American College of Surgeons
Fellow International College of Surgeons
Loyola University of Chicago, BS
Rush Medical College, MD
Wayne State University Orthopaedics Internship
Wayne State University Orthopaedics Residency
Certified AMA 6th Edition Impairment Rating
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Medical Association
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
Chicago Medical Society
Illinois State Medical Society
Illinois Orthopaedic Society
Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
PRACTICE EMPHASIS:
Trauma and fractures of upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder)
Bone and soft tissue reconstruction
Microsurgical limb reconstruction
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Carpal tunnel release
Cubital tunnel release
Arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow
Arthroplasty of fingers
Tennis elbow (elbow tendonitis) and golfers elbow
Tendon repair
Tendon transfers
He's personable, makes you feel comfortable .He took the time to explain what he's doing and why, and answered any questions, I had.
No notice sent to me when previous appointment canceled by Doctor.
Doctor Fakhouri keeps you informed about what’s going on throughout the appointment. Extremely knowledgeable.
He is the Best!
Very knowledgeable, promotes education of injuries, down to earth, and great personality.
He is very calming and informative. I have recommended the Doctor to several people.
Dr Anton takes the time to explain exactly what is involved with the surgery and what to expect afterwards. My primary doctor had himdo her surgery can’t get a better recommendation than that…
Everyone was so helpful and so nice. The doctor made me feel very relaxed.
Great Doctor
Dr Fakhouri is very kind & caring!