Michael Vender MD

Dr. Vender graduated with Distinction from Stanford University. He then achieved his M.D. degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, participating in the James Scholar Program. His residency at Northwestern University was in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.  He continued his education with fellowship training in Hand Surgery at the Connecticut Combined Hand Services in Harford, Connecticut.

• Medical School: University of Illinois-Chicago
• Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
• Residency: Northwestern University
• Fellowship: Connecticut Combined Hand Services
• Undergraduate: Stanford University

Dr. Vender is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and certified as having Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.

• Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Board-Certified in Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Chicago Society of Surgery of the Hand

• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• Research Forum Award

As a highly accomplished author and educator, Dr. Vender has:

• Published several articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Authored several book chapters in his area of expertise
• Presented at scientific and medical conferences, training seminars, and symposiums
• Written chapters in books on Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Occupational Medicine

Dr. Vender’s practice is limited to hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow surgery.