Dr. Craig Phillips, MD

Dr. Craig Phillips, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
371.0 mi · 1144 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

At a glance

Accepts 9 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Works at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
4 office locations
Affiliated with Weiss Memorial Hospital
and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Office locations

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
363.7 mi · 1144 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
371.0 mi · 2401 Ravine Way, Glenview, IL, 60025
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
380.3 mi · 1450 Busch Parkway, #115, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Joint cyst
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Joint cyst
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

More about Dr. Craig Phillips, MD

Care is taken to exhaust all non-surgical treatment modalities prior to surgery. I have studied, designed and taught minimally invasive techniques to treat many disorder of the upper-extremity; in an effort to minimize pain and deformity and speed up recovery. Both before and after surgery is performed a strong subspecialized support team is involved to guarantee patient satisfaction, and assure that ALL needs are met. I pride myself on my ability to effectively diagnose, treat and manage each patient in a friendly, empathic and comfortable setting.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand General Hospital (Residency)
The University of Chicago Hospitals (Residency)
The Curtis National Hand Center/Johns Hopkins Medical Center (Fellowship)
University of Chicago (Fellowship)

Practice

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Affiliation

Weiss Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Mid-American Orthopaedic Association
Chicago Hand Society
Illinois Orthopaedic Society

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
1. Phillips CS, Falender R and Mass D. Ulnar flexor tendon synovial sheath anatomy: A macroscopic study. Journal of Hand Surgery 20A:636-641, 1995.
2. Phillips C and Mackay DR. An unusual foreign body in the hand; delayed presentation of a retained human tooth. A case report. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery 29(2):181-183, 1995.
3. Phillips CS and Mass D. Mechanical analysis of the palmar aponeurosis pulley in human cadaver hands. Journal of Hand Surgery 21A:240-244, 1996.
4. Komanduri M, Phillips CS and Mass D. Tensile strength of flexor tendon repairs in a dynamic cadaver model. Journal of Hand Surgery 21A:605-611, 1996.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1588618516

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Craig Phillips affiliated with?

Dr. Craig Phillips is affiliated with Weiss Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Craig Phillips work with?

Dr. Craig Phillips works with Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.

Where is Dr. Craig Phillips's office located?

Dr. Craig Phillips has 4 office locations, including in Glenview, Wilmette, and Buffalo Grove, view full addresses on Dr. Phillips's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Phillips have?

Dr. Craig Phillips is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What languages does Dr. Craig Phillips speak?

Dr. Craig Phillips speaks English.

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