Dr. Taizoon H. Baxamusa, FACS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery. He specializes in the treatment of hand conditions, including arthritis, nerve compression, fractures and lacerations. He also treats shoulder and elbow conditions, including diseases of the tendon such as tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears. He provides joint replacement surgery and offers minimally invasive surgery, including small joint arthroscopy.
He seeks to make sure his patients understand their condition so they can be part of the treatment process. He is mindful that his job is not finished upon completing a patient’s surgery, but extends through recovery. He chose to specialize in orthopedics because of the satisfaction he receives from returning patients to normal function.
Dr. Baxamusa is chief of the Division of Hand Surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
A leader in his field, Dr. Baxamusa is president of the Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand and has completed the highly selective leadership programs of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Surgery of the Hand.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Orthopedic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendon Injury, Nerve Repair
Sports Medicine
Shoulder, Elbow, & Hand Total Joint Replacement
Shoulder Sports Medicine
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Pediatric Fracture Care
General Orthopaedics
Upper Extremity (Fingertip to Shoulder)
Workers’ Compensation
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Philosophy of Care
I believe that the patient really knows best about what the “problem” is. Together, we can work upon a solution. Once the patient is properly educated about their condition, they can better participate in their care and rehabilitation.
Affiliations and Associations
Past President, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2014-present
President, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2012-2014
Vice President, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2010-2012
Secretary/Treasurer of Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand; 2008-2010
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Active Member, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand
Active Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Active Member, American Association for Hand Surgery
Active Member, Yale Orthopaedic Association
Active Member, Indiana Hand Society
Active Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Education
Fellowship
The Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis IN
Hand & Upper Extremity/Microvascular Surgery
Residency
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven CT
Orthopedic Surgery
Internship
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven CT
General Surgery
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
Awards
Leadership Fellows Program 2010, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Young Members Leadership Program, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
The Leon Unger MD Student Research Fellowship, Dean’s List, National Dean’s List
Appointments
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, July 2007 to present
Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Yale University, 1999-2000
Hôpital Albert Schweitzer, Haiti, Charity Orthopaedic Surgical Relief team, 1999