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7 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
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Dr. Vikas Dhawan, MD, PhD, brings over 25 years of experience in hand, wrist, and microsurgery to the Midwest region. He previously served as Professor with dual appointment at the Department of Orthopaedics and Division of Plastic Surgery at Saint Louis University, School of Medicine. His unique combination of academic excellence, research innovation, and compassionate patient care has established him as a leading authority in upper extremity surgery.
Dr. Dhawan, is a highly experienced hand, wrist, and microsurgeon with more than 25 years of clinical, academic, and research expertise in upper extremity surgery. Based in the Midwest, he currently serves as Professor and Affiliate Faculty in Surgery at Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Dhawan has been recognized for combining academic excellence, innovative research, and compassionate patient care, establishing himself as a leading authority in the treatment of complex hand and …upper extremity conditions.
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Prior to his current role, Dr. Dhawan served as Professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics and the Division of Plastic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach complex surgical problems with advanced techniques and evidence-based care, particularly in hand, wrist, and microsurgical reconstruction. His work spans clinical care, surgical education, and research, contributing significantly to advancements in upper extremity surgery.
Dr. Dhawan received his medical degree from Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency in Plastic Surgery at the Central Institute of Medical Stomatology. He further advanced his training through several prestigious international fellowships, including a Clinical Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at University of Louisville, an AO Fellowship in Hand Surgery at University of Bern, and a Clinical Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Brachial Plexus Surgery at Yamaguchi University.
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