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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: 6 days ago
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5.0
497 Ratings
230 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
497 Ratings
230 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 was very nice, easy to talk to , and provided excellent information. It’s always difficult to think about a.surgery, but I feel confident to go there with him.
Great doc. Wish I went to him earlier
Thorough, friendly, straightforward and easy to understand!
Dr Abeler is very attentive and listens to you! The wait time wasn’t bad ! Will be going back!
Dr Abeler is the best! He has kind bedside manners, is very detailed with explanations, and is a wonderful surgeon.
Professional and good at explanations. My appointment was for a second opinion. Diagnosis and options were explained well.
Very informative and communicative.
He is just so good and explains everything
Just love him. He's so comfortable to talk to. And he's funny. Will refer him to anyone.
He is absolutely awesome!!