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David Kalainov, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

DavidKalainovMDMBA

Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

Hand Surgery

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am board certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. My primary hospital affiliation is Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. I am a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Apart from patient care, my interests include healthcare policy, economics, finance, IT, research, teaching, and innovation.

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Education & Training

  • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
    Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityExecutive MBA, Business, 2017 - 2019
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBA, Human Biology, Distinction, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 1997
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chicago Magazine Top Orthopedic Doctors, 2018
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2013-2018
  • Oustanding Instructor Award Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 2010, 2012, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biomechanical study of extensor tendon lacerations over the finger metacarpophalangeal joints  
    Chan JH, Harold RH, Muruiki MG, Havey RM, Kalainov DM, J Hand Surg Glob Online, 1/2019
  • Ligament Reconstruction for Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis: Flexor Carpi Radialis Longus Tendon or Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon?  
    Makowiec RL, Chen F, Kalainov DM, Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, 2006
  • Lunotriquetral Instability: Clinical Findings.  
    Kalainov DM, Hartigan BJ, Cohen MS, Atlas of the Hand Clinics, 2004
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 
    Chapter: Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures: Radius and Ulna 
    Page 75 - 82Gart MS, Kalainov DMEditors: Stern SH, Bono CM, Saltzman MD.Thieme, New YorkEdition 2nd,2018
  • Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 
    Chapter: Second Through Fifth Metacarpal Fractures: Operative Repair 
    Page 122 - 130Gart MS, Kalainov DM, Chen FEditors: Stern SH, Bono CM, Saltzman MD.Thieme, New YortkEdition 2nd,2018
  • Key Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 
    Chapter: Base of Thumb Metacarpal Fractures 
    Page 92 - 97Gart MS, Bernstein M, Kalainov DMEditors: Stern SH, Bono CM, Saltzman MD.Thieme, New YorkEdition 2nd,2018
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Other

  • DVD. The Wrist. Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedic Surgery. 
    Cohen MS, Kalainov DM
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - 2009

Press Mentions

  • The Future of Orthopedics in 1 Word
    The Future of Orthopedics in 1 WordMay 5th, 2023
  • The Trouble with Robotic Joint Replacements
    The Trouble with Robotic Joint ReplacementsApril 14th, 2023
  • Physicians' Biggest Opportunities for Growth
    Physicians' Biggest Opportunities for GrowthApril 11th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Musculoskeletal Value Analysis Committee, Northwestern Medicine 2019 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
  • Department Orthopedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Research Committee 2016 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
  • Department Orthopedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Resident Selection Committee 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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