Dr. Dennis J. Andersen M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
9120 W Loomis Rd Suite 106 Franklin WI, 53132About
Dr. Dennis Andersen is a hand surgeon practicing in Racine, WI. Dr. Andersen 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1989
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Ganglion Cyst
Fellowships
- Hand Surgery - University of Iowa - Hand surgery
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- Dr. Steven R Trinkl MD3111 W Rawson Ave Franklin WI 53132