Michael I. Vender, MD

Dr. Vender is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is highly skilled in performing the most advanced hand, wrist and elbow surgery. As a testament to his subspecialized expertise, he possesses a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Vender has a keen interest and expertise in treating work-related and sports injuries of the hand and wrist. Specifically, he treats all types of hand, wrist and elbow conditions including arthritis, complex trauma, fractures, nerve compression, hand and wrist deformities, occupational injuries, sports injuries, fingertip injuries as well as revision of previous hand surgery. In addition to seeing patients at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago, Dr. Vender also has offices in other locations including Chicago, Vernon Hills (next door to CINN’s offices at the Mercatus Physician Center), Arlington Heights, Elmhurst and Oak Lawn.

Dr. Vender graduated with distinction from Stanford University, and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, participating in the James Scholar Program. He did his residency at Northwestern University Medical School, in the department of orthopedic surgery. He completed advanced training in hand surgery at The Connecticut Combined Hand Services in Harford, Connecticut.

Dr. Vender has authored several articles in peer reviewed journals as well as book chapters. He holds memberships in various professional organizations including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Click here to view a video of Dr. Vender and Dr. Vitello speaking about indications and surgical procedures of the hand, elbow and shoulder.