Dr. Dennis J. Andersen M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3811 Spring St Suite 102 Racine WI, 53405About
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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Nearby Providers
- Brian Thomas Zafonte M.D., PH.D.3811 SPRING ST MOUNT PLEASANT WI 53405
- Dr. David J Clark MD3811 Spring St Racine WI 53405