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Jesse Abeler, D.O.
Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hands and Upper Extremities
Little Rock, AR
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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5.0
442 Ratings
202 Comments
Dr. Jesse Abeler specializes in treatments of the upper extremities, particularly in cases of degenerative changes and trauma. He has studied and researched a wide range of treatments for traumatic injuries to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knee.
5.0
442 Ratings
202 Comments
Dr. Jesse Abeler specializes in treatments of the upper extremities, particularly in cases of degenerative changes and trauma. He has studied and researched a wide range of treatments for traumatic injuries to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knee.
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Dr. Jesse Abeler specializes in treatments of the upper extremities (shoulder to fingertips), particularly in cases of degenerative changes and trauma. He has studied and researched a wide range of treatments for traumatic injuries to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knee.
He received his undergraduate degree in athletic training from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California and his medical degree from the Rocky Vista University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Abeler completed his internship and orthopedic residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, performing over 3600 operations and serving as Chief Resident. He is trained in general orthopedic surgery and has additional experience in sports medicine. Dr. Abeler completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester with a focus on disorders of nerves, tendons and traumatic injuries.
Dr. Abeler has presented at conferences across the country including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, the Bennett Hand Conference in Oklahoma City and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual Meeting. He has written four manuscript drafts in literature review, with topics ranging from catastrophic elbow trauma to infections of the hand.
Professional Information:
Undergraduate: Point Loma Nazarene University 2007
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2014
Certification(s): Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Certified Athletic Trainer
Internship & Residency: St. Anthony Hospital
Fellowship: University of Massachusetts, Hand and Upper Extremity
Additional Professional Memberships: American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American
Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, DOCARE International, American Medical Association,
National Athletic Trainers Association
Personal Information:
Family: Married
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Hobbies: Running, cycling, swimming, woodworking, scuba diving, traveling
Hometown: Anoka, Minnesota
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Dr. Abeler is always willing to listen and he doesn't rush through the appointment.
He’s straight up and tells you like it is. He’s a fantastic surgeon. You won’t find a better one here in central Arkansas!!!!
He was very helpful and explained everything really well.
He is a wonderful surgeon with an amazing bed side manners. He is very good at communicating the diagnosis, treatment, post-op care and long term outcome.
Dr Abeler is most kind. Professional and thorough in explaining what is happening. I highly recommend him
Having had hand issues for years, I Finally I found a doctor who explained my issues and the future treatment needed. Great staff and companionship Dr for my feature.
Really appreciated Dr Abeler taking the time to explain details of my upcoming surgery and helping me to understand what to expect.
He was a good listener and I felt like he knew his stuff and he’s great at giving shots in the shoulder! Pain free! He really explained things to me in a way I could understand. He’s very kind.
Phenomenal!
Knowledgeable, great communication with patient, on time, couldn’t ask for more in a doctor.