Dr. Kenneth L Schiffman M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
550 W Ogden Ave Hinsdale IL, 60521About
Dr. Kenneth Schiffman is a hand surgeon practicing in Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Schiffman specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1981
University of South Florida (Usf)
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
Fellowships
- Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital, Hand and Upper Extremity Reconstruction
- Sunnybrook Medical Center, Trauma Surgery
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