leading chicagoland hand specialists

Don’t let pain, limited mobility or injuries to your hands hold you back. Contact us today to request an appointment to see if we can get you back to all of the things you want to do.
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specialty care when you need it most

Don’t let pain, limited mobility or injuries to your hands hold you back. Contact us today to request an appointment to see if we can get you back to all of the things you want to do.
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specialty care when you need it most

Don’t let pain, limited mobility or injuries to your hands hold you back. Contact us today to request an appointment to see if we can get you back to all of the things you want to do.
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leading chicagoland hand specialists

same day urgent treatment for work injuries

hand specialists getting you back to life

Don’t let pain, limited mobility or injuries to your hands hold you back. Contact us today to request an appointment to see if we can get you back to all of the things you want to do.
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Welcome to Midwest Hand Surgery
Our team is ready to help you get back to the things you love after an injury or condition limits the use of your hand or wrist. Contact us today to start on the road to recovery.
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compassionate care

Everyone’s medical needs are different, and we tailor your medical care uniquely to you. We offer comprehensive care including surgery, non-surgical treatment alternatives, and follow-up therapy to improve hand function. The team at MHS is committed to providing you complete care for your hand or wrist injury.
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meet the doctors

The hand surgeons at MHS are committed to your care. All physicians have advanced fellowship training and extensive experience in hand and wrist surgery. They combine their experience with a commitment to provide you with the most effective treatment for your condition.
Dr Barakat Hand Surgeon

Nabil A. Barakat, M.D., FACS

After earning his M.D. at Georgetown University, Dr. Barakat completed hand and microsurgery fellowships and is board-certified in both hand surgery and plastic surgery. He is a member of the Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr Shah Hand Surgeon

Samir R. Shah, M.D.

Dr. Shah is a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in hand and wrist surgery. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He trained in general surgery and completed a plastic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical School. In addition, Dr. Shah completed a fellowship in hand/microsurgery at Stony Brook University in New York.
Dr Speziale Hand Surgeon

Nicholas Speziale, M.D., FACS

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Speziale completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. He is board-certified in plastic surgery and hand surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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A Team of experts to help

Treatment options that are right for you
Our treatment options are designed to get you back to your everyday life. We offer specialty treatments, occupational therapy, and worker’s compensation care. Here at MHS, we are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive care tailored specifically to your needs
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Specialty Treatments
You need specialized treatment for the best results when you sustain a hand or wrist injury. Our goal is to put your hands back to work.
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Occupational Hand & Wrist Therapy
Occupational therapists help improve your hand and wrist function so that you can resume the activities that are important to you.
Same day urgent treatment
Workers' Compensation Care
We offer urgent, comprehensive care for workplace injuries. Our offices are equipped with on-site surgical care as early as the same day of your visit.

what our patients are saying

Because patient trust matters.
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My experience here had been nothing short of exceptional! I broke my hand in September and had to have surgery. [...] 100% recommend coming here for all your hand needs!”

Kelley
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The staff at this facility are very professional. The doctor did an excellent job [...] explaining everything along the way. The therapist at this facility [is] the best. They are very thorough and informative on the various treatments and exercises being used. And if that’s not enough, they are super sweet.

Joe
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The staff was more than flexible with my work schedule. They helped me back [with] a speedy recovery. [I] would refer anyone I knew with a hand injury.”

Jeremy
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locations

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Elmhurst
1200 S. York Street, Suite 3200
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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(630) 359-6888
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Visit us in
Palos Heights
7460 W. College Drive, 2nd Floor
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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(708) 827-2888
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Conditions that raise the risk of Trigger Finger

There are some medical conditions that may increase the possibility of developing trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis.

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Nail Bed Injury: What to do when they happen and prognosis

When nail bed injuries occur, a hand specialist should be consulted as there are several treatment options that can optimize outcomes.

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Common Hand & Wrist Injuries from Skiing: Skier’s Thumb

Skiing is a fun winter sport, but it's a good idea to know how to prevent and treat injuries like skier's thumb or ligament trauma.

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