Who is Dr. Phillips, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Craig Phillips, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Phillips graduated from University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Union Mem Hosp, Surgery Of The Hand-Surgery; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (847) 998-6365.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Phillips?
Dr. Craig Phillips, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Phillips empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dupuytren's Contracture, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Glenview/IL community, Dr. Phillips is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Phillips go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Union Memorial Hospital
Residency: Union Mem Hosp, Surgery Of The Hand-Surgery; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Orthopedic Surgery | University Of Chicago | University of the Witwatersrand Affiliated Hospitals | University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals | Union Memorial Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Phillips board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Craig Phillips, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Phillips treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
Trigger Right Middle Finger
Trigger Right Ring Finger
Trigger Left Middle Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Middle Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Ring Finger
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Left Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
Also known as:
Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
Osteoarthritis of the right hand
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Thumb Arthritis
Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
Also known as:
Fracture of the Lower Radius
Arm Injuries and Disorder
Fractures
Distal Radius Fracture
Broken Wrist
Radius Fracture near Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
Left Arm Lump or Swelling
Right Arm Lump or Swelling
Left Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Left Arm
Left Arm Nodule
Right Upper Limb Mass
Bump on Right Arm
Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb
R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
Also known as:
Ganglion Cyst
Connective Tissue Disorder
Ganglion
Synovial Cyst
Bible Bump
Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
M67431: Ganglion, right wrist
Also known as:
Lateral Epicondylitis
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylalgia
Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
Also known as:
Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
Connective Tissue Disorder
Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
Lump on Left Wrist
Left Wrist Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
M67432: Ganglion, left wrist
Also known as:
Dupuytren's Contracture
Connective Tissue Disorder
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Dupuytren contracture
Palmar fibromatosis
Viking disease
Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
Trigger Thumb
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
Thumb Tendonitis
Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
Also known as:
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Full Rotator Cuff Tear
Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
Severed Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
Left Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder Ache
Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25512: Pain in left shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Phillips perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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.
29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
Ganglion cyst removal hand
Tendon sheath lesion excision
Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Epicondylitis Debridement', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
24358: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open
Also known as:
Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
Triceps tendon repair surgery
Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
Peripheral Nerve Block
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Median Nerve Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 998-6365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Phillips in Glenview, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Craig Phillips an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Phillips has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Phillips, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588618516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Craig Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Glenview, IL.
An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Phillips to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Craig Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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 Phillips accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?
Yes, Dr. Craig Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (847) 998-6365 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (847) 998-6365 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Phillips have?
Dr. Craig Phillips is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Leon Benson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.