Taizoon Baxamusa, MD

Biography

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

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

Curriculum Vitae

See my Curriculum Vitae [PDF]