Dr. James David Schlenker MDSC
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
6311 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. James Schlenker is a hand surgeon practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Schlenker 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1969
Harvard Medical School 1969
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgery of the Hand
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Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
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