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Peter Hoepfner, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity Microvascular Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
  • Certificate in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Ratings
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Practice Locations

Grayslake Physician Offices
1275 E. Belvidere Rd.
Suite 150
Grayslake IL 60030
Phone: 847-247-4000
Lake Bluff Physician Offices
101 Waukegan Rd
Suite 990
Lake Bluff IL 60044
Phone: 847-336-3335
Other Phone: 847-247-4000
Libertyville Physicians Offices
720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville IL 60048
Phone: 847-247-4000
Fax: 847-234-2090

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center
  • Evanston Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Glenbrook Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Hawthorn Surgical Center
  • Highland Park Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital - NorthShore University Health System

Meet Peter Hoepfner

Biography

Dr. Hoepfner is dual board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has published numerous articles in leading medical journals and serves as an instructor of hand injuries for the national hand surgery organization where he teaches the most current techniques in treating complex wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries. Dr. Hoepfner was on the Northwestern University Medical School faculty and holds a patent for an implant in thumb arthritis.

Whether using a surgical or nonsurgical approach, the appropriate treatment is tailored to each patient. As an expert in open and arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Hoepfner also specializes in carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tennis elbow, and complex elbow and wrist reconstruction. He also has specialized experience with complicated surgical reconstructions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In many difficult cases, he has enhanced his patient’s quality of life and independence.

With a focus on restoring function and eliminating pain with the newest, least invasive methods possible, Dr. Hoepfner is often referred complicated upper extremity cases from other orthopedic surgeons. He performs all of his own surgeries and is one of the few surgeons in the Chicago area who performs total wrist replacements. Dr. Hoepfner also offers injections with platelet-rich plasma to stimulate tissue healing.

Board-certified in the evaluation of disability and impairment, Dr. Hoepfner is known to provide highly respected opinions when performing independent medical evaluations at the request of the medico-legal community.

Additional Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Disorders of the Upper Extremity
  • Arthroscopy of the Wrist & Elbow
  • Total Wrist Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Trauma: Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Humerus or Shoulder
  • Fracture Care
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Philosophy of Care

I recognize that each patient brings a very unique and interesting condition that requires a thoughtful, personalized approach and solution.

Education

Fellowship
Brown University School of Medicine, Providence RI
Hand/Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
Residency
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship
Northwestern University School of Medicine
General Surgery
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin

Appointments

  • Faculty for the Comprehensive Review Course of Orthopaedics and Upper Extremity in Chicago July 2014
    • Spoke on “Treatment of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fracture” as well as “Dislocations and Ligament Injuries in the Hand”
    • Part of national leading hand surgery faculty teaching course for international audience of hand and orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 2004-2008
  • Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI, 2003-2004

Curriculum Vitae

See my Curriculum Vitae

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Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
  • CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
  • CCN POS
  • CCN PPO
  • Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
  • CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
  • Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
  • First Health PPO
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
  • HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
  • HMO Illinois (some physicians)
  • Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
  • Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
  • Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Medicare
  • MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
  • One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
  • One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
  • Preferred Network Access PPO
  • Preferred Plan PPO
  • Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
  • Savility
  • Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
  • Union Health Service
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO

IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):

  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Healthcare’s Finest Network
  • MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)

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