Dr. David M. Kalainov, MD | Chicago, IL | Hand Surgeon

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Dr. Kalainov graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1991. He works in Chicago, IL and specializes in Hand Surgeon. Dr. Kalainov is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.7

26 Ratings
35 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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My first carpal tunnel surgery was so successful and easy I just did the other hand..The exact same perfection this time around.. Highly recommend Dr. Kalainov!

July 12th, 2018

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When other surgeons at northwestern said it couldn't be done, Dr. Kalainov was confident it could be. The bottom puff arm arm had been shattered. Dr. Kalainov re-constructed it, even making artificial parts to replace pieces that couldn't be replaced. He finished the surgery much earlier than he anticipated, so he did some carpal tunnel surgery on my hand. I knew it was bad, but I didn't know just how bad until he told me. I woukd recommend him in a heartbeat. WARNING: he hates when you don't take your therapy seriously or you don't do the best that you can. Lol, I have first hand experience (no pun intended).

June 20th, 2018

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knows his stuff but seems a lot more interested in filling out the form on his computer than actually talking to the patient. you only see him for a minute or 2 tops and beware: once he leaves the room, you'll never see him again. once I had a follow up question and could SEE HIM standing 10 feet away from me... he told the nurse to tell me he was "busy"

June 4th, 2015

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Smart and empathetic. Great doc.

November 28th, 2014

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I was really lucky to get him to fix my wrist. You can not have a better one.

July 1st, 2012

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Need a hand surgeon? He's great!

February 23rd, 2012

Northwestern Center for Hand Surgery

737 N Michigan Ave Ste 700Chicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 337-6960


Dr. David M. Kalainov, MD	Dr. William Heller, MD	Dr. Michael Victor Birman, MD	Dr. Jill Rebecca Froimson
Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (26 Ratings)	3.7 (15 Ratings)	5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL	Arlington Heights , IL	Maywood , IL
Med School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine	Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH1997

Residency

Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center1996

Hospital for Special Surgery1996

Medical School

Johns Hopkins School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Kalainov affiliated with?: Dr. David Kalainov is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. David Kalainov accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Yes, Dr. David Kalainov accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. David Kalainov speak?: Dr. David Kalainov speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. David Kalainov's office located?: Dr. David Kalainov's office is located at 737 N Michigan Ave Ste 700, Chicago, IL, 60611.
Does Dr. David Kalainov accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Kalainov accepts on their Vitals profile.

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