Dr. Robert James Fink, MD
Orthopedist
7200 N Western Ave-Floor 2 Chicago IL, 60645About
Dr. Robert Fink is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chicago , IL. Dr. Fink specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fink tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- marley
I have complete confidence in Dr. Fink. He has been my orthopedic surgeon for 21 years. I have had rotator cuff surgery, epidurals and surgery on my fibula. He has also given me cortisone injections. I have complete faith in him and I have referred all my friends to him. They are also very pleased with the treatment that Dr. Fink has given them.
- Lissette
Dr. Fink was very informative about my condition and explained everything to me in detail. I m very happy with the service that I received
- Alvin
Very knowledgeable and Professional I haven't done anything but improve since I started coming here. Thank you so much for all the help you have been giving me. You have an exceptional staff behind you also I wish I could give you all some type of Award.
- Yvette
Dr. Fink was very Detailed, Staff was amazing and very helpful. I definitely recommend this Office.
- Martin
Friendly staff,and Dr Fink is very understandable,
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert James Fink, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Fink is one of three orthopedic surgeons in Chicago performing minimally invasive back surgery options to take out herniated, bulging, extruding, and extruded discs. He is also a personal injury doctor, specializing in workers’ compensation cases and car accident injuries.
At present, he sees patients at Gold Coast Orthopedic Spine and Hand Surgery, as well as remains affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Chicago. He is willing to see patients that have been injured in any type of personal injury case that involves orthopedic, hand or spine surgery. He will evaluate the patient and try to use conservative care if he feels he can get them better or he will complete surgery if it is required.
Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Fink obtained his medical degree from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1978. He then went on to perform his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland.
With over four decades of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
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