Dr. Christina E Kuo MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
4115 Fairview Ave Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Christina Kuo is a hand surgeon practicing in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Kuo 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.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Surgery, Musculoskeletal Problems And More
Fellowships
- Brigham and Womens Hospital 2007
- Hospital for Special Surgery 2008
- Harvard University, Massachusetts General, Boston, MA - 2007 Hand Surgery, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 2008 - Hand Surgery
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