34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiedrich, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Thomas Wiedrich, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Wiedrich graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at St Vincent Hosp Hlthcare Ctr, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, General Surgery; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Wiedrich is fluent in English, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wiedrich’s office at (312) 337-6960.
Where did Dr. Wiedrich go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Indiana Hand Center | Saint Vincent's Hospital Medical Center | St. Vincent Hosptal
Residency: St Vincent Hosp Hlthcare Ctr, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Plastic Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, General Surgery; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, General Surgery | St Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Program
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Wiedrich board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Wiedrich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1994
What languages does Dr. Wiedrich speak?
Dr. Wiedrich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wiedrich treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wiedrich 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. Wiedrich. 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:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Ring 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
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Tendon and Ligament Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Joint Disorder
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
- Enthesopathy
- Tendon inflammation
- Ligament pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
- M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
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:
- Pain in Left Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore fingers
- Aching fingers
- Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Finger
- Aching Finger
- Finger Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79645: Pain in left finger(s)
Also known as:
- Right Arm Lump or Swelling
- Right Upper Limb Mass
- Bump on Right Arm
- Right Arm Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2231: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Wiedrich perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Wiedrich 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. Wiedrich. 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:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
CPT Codes:
- 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);
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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
Also known as:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
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
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
Does Dr. Wiedrich accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiedrich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 337-6960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiedrich accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Wiedrich in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Wiedrich's office located?
Dr. Thomas Wiedrich's Primary Practice
737 N Michigan Ave Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-6960
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member
Awards
Chicago Super Doctors
What is Dr. Wiedrich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiedrich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124080189.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiedrich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiedrich
What is Dr. Thomas Wiedrich's specialty?
Dr. Wiedrich is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Chicago, 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. Wiedrich to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Wiedrich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiedrich is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Thomas Wiedrich accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Wiedrich is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Wiedrich offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiedrich's office at (312) 337-6960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Wiedrich?
Please contact Dr. Wiedrich's office at (312) 337-6960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Wiedrich have?
Dr. Thomas Wiedrich is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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