Dr. Gary Kronen is a hand and upper extremity surgeon who has been recognized as one of the Premier Hand Surgeons in the United States. He specializes in hand trauma, hand injuries, hand fractures, soft tissue reconstruction, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.
Dr. Gary Kronen is a hand and upper extremity surgeon who has been recognized as one of the Premier Hand Surgeons in the United States. He specializes in hand trauma, hand injuries, hand fractures, soft tissue reconstruction, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.
Dr. Gary Kronen has been recognized by “The Leading Physicians of the World” and America's Top Surgeons as one of the Premier Hand Surgeons in the United States. This signifies that he is one of the most distinguished and sought after professionals in the field of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
He has been selected for his experience and for providing the highest quality of medical and surgical care to his patients.
Dr. Kronen's expertise is in not only treating common conditions of the hand and upper extremity such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, tennis elbow, and tendonitis, but also encompasses the field of trauma and complex hand surgery. Traumatic injuries include fractures, tendon, and nerve injuries and occur in both the work and non-work related environments.
Dr. Kronen is known for for his warmth, understanding, ability to explain complex procedures in understandable terms to his patients, and especially his sense of humor when communicating with patients. He also feels that it is very important for his patients to understand what he expects of them during their treatment whether conservative management or surgery is recommended. Dr. Kronen believes that by working together we will all achieve the best possible outcomes and results.
BOARD CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION:
Board-Certified Surgery of the Hand
Board-Certified Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine
Microsurgery Fellowship - University of Louisville
Plastic Surgery Residency - Montefiore Medical Center
Certified AMA 6th Edition Impairment Rating (CIME)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Complex Hand Injuries
Microsurgery
Secondary Hand Reconstruction
PRACTICE EMPHASIS:
Hand Trauma, Hand Injuries
Hand Fractures
Work Related Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow
De Quervain's Tendonitis
Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repair
Arthritis Reconstruction
He answered all of my questions.
Diagnosed me, explained thoroughly. Felt he was easy to talk to and personable. Glad I went to him
Very professional and informative. I appreciate that he kept to his tight patient schedule and I didn’t have to wait longer then planned.
10/10 recommend Dr Kronen
Explained everything nicely. Would recommend.
Very informative, great staff. Would recommend
Quick and efficient doctor! Also relays information in a way that is easily understood.
This Dr. is the absolute best!!
Outstanding doctor
Thank you for your expertise in correcting my “trigger finger” The surgery went extremely well and easy