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Gary Kronen, M.D.
MidAmerica Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Palos Hills, Mokena
4.9
635 Ratings
237 Comments
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.
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4.9
635 Ratings
237 Comments
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.
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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
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Very friendly staff and my scheduled time was right on. Very organized & professional.
I know it was my first day meeting Dr. Gary it was so comforting to talk to someone that listened and helped me understand and went over everything perfectly as I need it as nervous as I as I was when I got there I am concerned, but he did an excellent job and I’m looking forward to him being my doctor and going forward and helping me and getting me back to me and I appreciate them so much thank you
Very good Doctor
Very thorough, compassion are and knowledgeable! knows exactly what’s needed and makes you feel comfortable with procedures, thanks dr. Kronen
Great surgeon.
Very nice and I'm feeling good when said about my right hand condition. Thanks to you Dr Kronen.
Dr. Kronen is very professional and he make sure that all your questions and concerns are answered before you leave his office.
Very knowledgeable and personable. Felt confident that he knew his business
Very nice and professional. Answered all my questions fully Checked my wrist and explained what was wrong and what the best solutions were
diirect & to the point. very understanding