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Peter Hoepfner MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Bluff, IL // Peter Hoepfner, MD
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Peter Hoepfner, MD

Double Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Peter Hoepfner is dual board-certified in orthopedic 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.

Dr. Hoepfner & Workers Comp as heard on WBBM-AM and WSCR-AM

Meet Dr. Peter Hoepfner, Orthopedic Surgeon – Advocate Health Care

Education

  • 2003 – 2004 Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI Hand/Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship

  • 1999 - 2003 Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Orthopedic Surgery Residency

  • 1999 Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL General Surgery Internship

  • 1998 M.D. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

  • 1994 M.B.A. University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Chicago, IL Specialization in Finance

  • 1988B.S. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Industrial Engineering

Certification

  1. Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2027
  2. Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  3. Illinois Medical
  4. Rhode Island Medical
  5. Board Certified With Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand 2027
  6. Certified by American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians, Impairment Ratings, AMA 6th Edition Guidelines in Impairment Ratings and Disability

Hospital Privileges/Medical Staff Appointments

  1. Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lake Forest
  2. Advocate Condell Medical Center

Current and Previous Staff/Clinical Appointment

  1. Managing Partner, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Libertyville, IL. 2010-present.
  2. Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery, Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates. Hinsdale, IL. 2008-2010
  3. Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Chicago, IL. 2004-2008
  4. Attending Staff, Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 2004-2008
  5. Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery. Rhode Island Hospital. Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI. August 2003 – July 2004

Multimedia Publication

  • 2008 Rodner CM, Hoepfner PE. “Complications in the Management of Distal Radius and Scaphoid Fractures:” The Fractured Wrist Virtual Fellowship Interactive Multimedia Program, ed. Steinman, Ring, and Ladd, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Book Chapters

  • 2007 Kryger Z, Hoepfner PE. Book chapters include Extensor Tendon Injuries, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Wrist Fractures. Practical Plastic Surgery, ed. Kryger and Sisco, Landes Biosciences, Georgetown, TX

Research

  • 2014 Principal Investigator, IRB Approved #IRCM 2014-019 2014 Hoepfner P, Katz N, et al. “Safety and Efficacy of Human Living Cells (StemPlate) for treatment of Osteoarthritis” Institute of Regenerative Cellular Medicine.

  • 2005 Published, Journal of Hand Surgery, Volume 30, Issue 3, May 2005, p. 580-586 2005 Kalainov D, Hoepfner PE, Hartigan B, Carroll C, Genuario J “Nonsurgical Treatment of Closed Mallet Finger Fractures” Nonoperative treatment for 22 large bony mallet injuries is assessed, including functional outcomes, pain profiles, and radiographic results.

  • 2005 Published, Hand Clinics: Wrist Arthritis, Volume 21, Number 4, November 2005, p. 531-538 2005 Enna M, Hoepfner PE, Weiss APC “Scaphoid Excision with Four Corner Fusion” Comprehensive Hand Clinics chapter reviewing the treatment for various stages of wrist osteoarthritis. Review includes anatomy, pathophysiology, classification, treatment options, and surgical techniques for scaphoid excision with four-corner fusion.

Patents

  • Resorbable medical implant and method, with Integra Life Sciences Corporation
  • Plainsboro, New Jersey
  • Granted 10/26/2006 (#20060241777).

Scientific Presentations

  1. Hoepfner P. Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Complex Distal Humerus Fracture Management, Video Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, November 2021.
  2. Hoepfner P. Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Innovations in Treating Complex Hand Fractures, Video Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, November 2021.
  3. Hoepfner P. AAOS Orthopaedic Learning Center , Proximal Humerus Fractures – Fix or Replace, Chicago, IL, August 2019.
  4. Hoepfner P. Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Proximal Humerus Fractures, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2018.
  5. Hoepfner P. Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Distal Radius Fractures, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2018.
  6. Hoepfner P. American Society for Surgery for the Hand – Shoulder Instability, Complex Elbow Trauma, New Orleans, LA, January 2018.
  7. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series –Upper Extremity Trauma, Miami, FL April 2017. Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon Training.
  8. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series –Upper Extremity Trauma, Miami, FL August 2016. Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon Training.
  9. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series –Upper Extremity Trauma, New York, NY. May 2016.
  10. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series – Shoulder to the Fingertip. Upper Extremity Chair, Phoenix, AZ. May 2014.
  11. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series. Upper Extremity Chair, Miami, FL. March 2014.
  12. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series. Upper Extremity, Miami, FL. February 2014.
  13. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series - Upper Extremity, Chicago, IL. September 2013.
  14. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series. Upper Extremity Chair, Las Vegas, NV. June 2013.
  15. Hoepfner P. Biomet Elite Trauma Series. Upper Extremity Chair, Miami, FL. February 2013.
  16. Hoepfner P. Depuy Signature Series Trauma Symposium. Upper Extremity, Miami, FL. December 2012.
  17. Hoepfner P. Depuy Signature Series Trauma Symposium. Upper Extremity, Miami, FL. May 2011.
  18. Hoepfner P. Depuy Signature Series Trauma Symposium. Upper Extremity Chair, Miami, FL. December 2010.
  19. Hoepfner P. Depuy Signature Series Symposium. Upper Extremity Chair, Minneapolis, MN. December 2010.
  20. Hoepfner P. Depuy Signature Series Trauma Symposium. Upper Extremity Chair, Chicago, IL. July 2009.
  21. Hoepfner P. Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation with Locking Plates. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Depuy/Hand Innovations Training Course, St. Louis, MO. September 2007.
  22. Hoepfner P. Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation with Locking Plates. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Orthopedic Learning Center, Chicago, IL. August 2007.
  23. Hoepfner P. Fixed Angle Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures and Proximal Humerus Fractures. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Depuy/Hand Innovations Training Course, Green Bay, WI. August 2007.
  24. Hoepfner P. Fixed Angle Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Depuy/Hand Innovations Training Course, St. Louis, MO. March 2007.
  25. Hoepfner P. Fixed Angle Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Depuy/Hand Innovations Training Course, Celebration, FL. January 2007.
  26. Hoepfner P. Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation with Locking Plates. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, Orthopaedic Learning Center. Chicago, IL. August 2006.
  27. Palmer A, Hoepfner P. Variable Angle Volar Distal Radial Locking Plates. Surgical demonstration and panel member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. September 2005.
  28. Hoepfner P, Kalainov D, Hartigan B, Genuario J. Nonoperative treatment of mallet finger fractures. Presented by Dr. Hoepfner, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. New York, NY. September 2004.
  29. Lim TH, Hoepfner PE, McGrady LM, Young CC, Raasch WG. Biomechanical Effect of In- line Skating Wrist Guards on the Prevention of Wrist Fracture. Presented by Dr. Lim, Orthopedic Research Society Meeting. March 1998

Educational Presentations

  1. Hoepfner P, Instructor, Arthrex Orthopedic Innovation and Technology Conference, Complex Distal Humerus Fracture Treatment, Complex Hand Fractures, Naples, FL, February 2020..
  2. Hoepfner P, Scapholunate Ligament Injury Repair, Thumb Ligament Injury Repair, Expert Dissections, Arthrex Regional Training, Grand Rapids, MI, October 2019.
  3. Hoepfner P, Complex Elbow Injuries and Return to Work, Sedgwick, Inc., Chicago, IL, February 2019.
  4. Hoepfner P, Cubital and Carpal Tunnel Syndromes, ESIS, Inc., Chicago, IL, August 2018.
  5. Hoepfner P, Elbow – Acute and Repetitive Injuries in the Workplace Chicago, IL, October 2017.
  6. Hoepfner P, Tough Workers Comp Hand Problems – Show Me the Data, Workers Compensation Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL, September 2017.
  7. Hoepfner P, Complex Elbow Injuries Treatment/Therapy, Chicago Metro Hand Therapy Society, Chicago, IL, July 2017.
  8. Hoepfner P, Elbow Injuries, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Primary Care Conference, Glenview, IL, March 2017.
  9. Hoepfner P, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Fact and Fiction, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Conference, Chicago, IL, October 2016.
  10. Hoepfner P, Treatment of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course, Chicago, IL, July 2016.
  11. Hoepfner P. Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions, Acumed Bioskills Surgeon Training, Los Angeles, CA. March 2016.
  12. Hoepfner P. Ulnar Wrist Pain and Instability, Acumed Bioskills Surgeon Training, Los Angeles, CA. March 2016.
  13. Hoepfner P, Hastings H. Biomet Elbow Expert Symposium, Miami, FL. January 2015.
  14. Hoepfner P, Treatment of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course, Chicago, IL, July 2015.
  15. Hoepfner P, Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Hand, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course, Chicago, IL, July 2015.
  16. Hoepfner P, Treatment of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course, Chicago, IL, July 2014.
  17. Hoepfner P, Dislocations and Ligament Injuries of the Hand, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course, Chicago, IL, July 2014.
  18. Hoepfner P, Hand Trauma, Trauma Grand Rounds, Condell Medical Center Level One Trauma, April 2013.
  19. Hoepfner P, Common Workplace Hand/Upper Extremity Conditions, Accelerated Rehabilitation Webinar, December 2010.
  20. Hoepfner P, Workplace Hand/Upper Extremity Conditions Show Me the Data, Athletico Worker’s Compensation Forum, October 2010.
  21. Hoepfner P, Trauma of the Upper Extremity, Department of Surgery, Grand Rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. February 2010.
  22. Hoepfner P, Upper Extremity Trauma, Chicago Metro Hand Therapy Symposium, Chicago, IL. March 2009.
  23. Hoepfner P, Orthopaedic Hand Trauma, Chicago Hand Therapy Society, Chicago, IL. August 2007.
  24. Hoepfner P, Upper Extremity Nerve Compression, Sedgwick Insurance Company, Chicago, IL. April 2007.
  25. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Northwestern Healthcare Corporation Continuing Education Conference, Chicago, IL. February 2007.
  26. Hoepfner P, Upper Extremity Nerve Compression, Illinois Chapter Nurse Case Manager Society, Schaumburg, IL. February 2007.
  27. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Corvel Company, Worker’s Compensation Education Conference, Downers Grove, IL. November 2006.
  28. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Zurich Insurance Company, Schaumburg, IL. October 2006.
  29. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Sedgwick Insurance Company, Chicago, IL. July 2006.
  30. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Argonaut Insurance Company, Chicago, IL. June 2006.
  31. Hoepfner P, Hand Injuries, Solutions to Challenging Workers’ Compensation Cases, Oak Brook, IL. January 2006.
  32. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, 2006 Year In Medicine National Conference, Drake Hotel, Northwestern University Medical School Department of General Internal Medicine. Chicago, IL. January 2006.
  33. Hoepfner P, Surgical Management of the Rheumatoid Wrist, Northwestern University Medical School, Department of Rheumatology Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. September 2005.
  34. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Sedgwick Insurance Education Conference. Chicago, IL. May 2005.
  35. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation , Department of Internal Medicine, Education Conference. Chicago, IL. March 2005.
  36. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Health South Industry Education Conference. Chicago, IL. March 2005.
  37. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, CNA Insurance Company, Educational Conference. Chicago, IL. December 2004.
  38. Hoepfner P, Common Hand Disorders, Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group, Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. November 2004.
  39. Hoepfner P, The Rheumatoid Hand, Northwestern University Medical School, Department of Rheumatology Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. November 2004

Teaching

  • 2018-present Mentor for NU Undergraduates in Medicine

  • 2004-2008 Full-time Academic Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty, Northwestern University Medical School
    Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Educator

  • 2004-2008 Plastic Surgery Resident Educator, Northwestern University Medical School

  • 2004-2008 Medical Student Anatomy Lab Instructor, Northwestern University Medical School

Volunteering

  • June 2018 Week Long Surgeon Mission Trip to Teguciacalpa, Honduras

  • July 2019 Week Long Surgeon Mission Trip to Teguciacalpa, Honduras

Leadership/Service Activities

  • 2017-present IBJI Business Unit Managing Partner

  • 2017-Present IBJI Ancillary Committee, Surgery Center Committee

  • 2016 IBJI Governance Task Force

  • 2008 American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Lending a Hand anatomy instructor

  • 2007 Medical College of Wisconsin, Reunion Committee Chairman

  • 2006 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School Member of Orthopaedic Surgery Department Planning Committee

  • 2005-2006 Orthopaedic Surgery Intern Performance Evaluator

  • 1997-1998 Class of 1998 Senior Award Steering Committee

  • 1996-1997 President, Medical College of Wisconsin Student Body (800 students)

  • 1995-1996 President, AMA Medical Student Section (300+ members)

Professional Organizations

  • American Medical Association
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Publications

  1. Scaphoid excision with four-corner fusion

    Enna M, Hoepfner P, Weiss AP.
    Hand Clin. 2005 Nov;21(4):531-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2005.08.012.

  2. Nonsurgical treatment of closed mallet finger fractures.

    Kalainov DM, Hoepfner PE, Hartigan BJ, Carroll C 4th, Genuario J.
    J Hand Surg Am. 2005 May;30(3):580-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2005.02.010.

  3. Variation in recommendation for surgical treatment for compressive neuropathy.

    Hageman MG, Becker SJ, Bot AG, Guitton T, Ring D; Science of Variation Group.
    J Hand Surg Am. 2013 May;38(5):856-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.02.008. Epub 2013 Apr 3.

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