Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Finlayson, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Craig Finlayson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Finlayson completed his residency at University Of Illinois At Chic. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Finlayson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Finlayson’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Finlayson’s office at (800) 543-7362.
Where did Dr. Finlayson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago | Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, Chicago | Children's Hospital Boston | pediatric sports medicine, Children's Hospital Boston | pediatric orthopaedics, Shriner's Hospital for Children | Children's Hospital, Boston, Sports Medicine | Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery | Boston Children's Hospital
Residency: University Of Illinois At Chic
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Finlayson board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Craig Finlayson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Finlayson speak?
Dr. Finlayson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Finlayson treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Finlayson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Finlayson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Left Knee Instability
- Right Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Loose left knee
- Unstable left knee joint
- Left knee hypermobility
- Loose right knee
- Unstable right knee joint
- Right knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25362: Other instability, left knee
- M25361: Other instability, right knee
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Unspecified Left Lower Leg Injury
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Lower Leg Trauma
- Left Leg Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8992XA: Unspecified injury of left lower leg, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Finlayson perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Finlayson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Finlayson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy for Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee Scope for OCD Lesion
- Arthroscopic Knee Drilling
- Internal Fixation of Knee OCD
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee osteochondritis dissecans drilling
- Arthroscopic knee lesion repair
- Knee joint drilling surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29887: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion with internal fixation
- 29886: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; drilling for intact osteochondritis dissecans lesion
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
- Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
- Keyhole Knee Surgery
- Patella reconstruction
- Hauser procedure
- Kneecap dislocation repair
- Patellar realignment surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
- 27420: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; (eg, Hauser type procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Knee Fracture Repair with Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Fracture Fixation
- Knee Intercondylar Fracture Repair
- Knee Tuberosity Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29851: Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; with internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)
Also known as:
- Elbow Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Elbow debridement
- Elbow scope surgery
- Arthroscopic elbow cleanup
CPT Codes:
- 29837: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, limited
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Does Dr. Finlayson accept my insurance?
Dr. Finlayson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 543-7362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Finlayson accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Finlayson in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Finlayson's office located?
Dr. Craig Finlayson's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 69
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Member
American Orthopaedic Association
Member
What is Dr. Finlayson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Finlayson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861663270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Finlayson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Finlayson
What is Dr. Craig Finlayson's specialty?
Dr. Finlayson is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Chicago, IL. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Finlayson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Craig Finlayson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Finlayson is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Craig Finlayson accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Craig Finlayson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Finlayson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Finlayson's office at (800) 543-7362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Finlayson?
Please contact Dr. Finlayson's office at (800) 543-7362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Finlayson have?
Dr. Craig Finlayson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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