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Office
737 N. Michigan Ave.
Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60611Phone+1 312-337-6960Fax+1 312-337-3601
Summary
- I am board certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. My primary hospital affiliation is Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. I am a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Apart from patient care, my interests include healthcare policy, economics, IT, research, teaching, and innovation.
Education & Training
- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityExecutive MBA, Business, 2017 - 2019
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
- Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
- Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1991
- Stanford UniversityBA, Human Biology, Distinction, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
- PA State Medical License 1996 - 1997
- NY State Medical License 1993 - 1996
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Chicago Magazine Top Orthopedic Doctors, 2018
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2013-2018
- Oustanding Instructor Award Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 2010, 2012, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 108 citationsComplications of K-wire fixation in procedures involving the hand and wrist.Lawrence P. Hsu, Edric G. Schwartz, David M. Kalainov, Franklin Chen, Richard L. Makowiec
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2011-04-01 - 59 citationsCarpal tunnel syndrome.C. Sabin Cranford, Jason Y. Ho, David M. Kalainov, Brian J. Hartigan
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2007-09-01 - 56 citationsClinical and radiographic comparisons of two different radial head implant designs.John C. Berschback, T. Sean Lynch, David M. Kalainov, Robert W. Wysocki, Bradley R. Merk
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2013-08-01
Journal Articles
- Biomechanical study of extensor tendon lacerations over the finger metacarpophalangeal jointsChan JH, Harold RH, Muruiki MG, Havey RM, Kalainov DM, J Hand Surg Glob Online, 1/2019
- Ligament Reconstruction for Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis: Flexor Carpi Radialis Longus Tendon or Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon?Makowiec RL, Chen F, Kalainov DM, Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, 2006
- Lunotriquetral Instability: Clinical Findings.Kalainov DM, Hartigan BJ, Cohen MS, Atlas of the Hand Clinics, 2004
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Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
- The Future of Orthopedics in 1 WordMay 5th, 2023
- The Trouble with Robotic Joint ReplacementsApril 14th, 2023
- Physicians' Biggest Opportunities for GrowthApril 11th, 2022
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Committees
- Member, Musculoskeletal Value Analysis Committee, Northwestern Medicine 2019 - Present
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - Present
- Department Orthopedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Research Committee 2016 - Present
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Co-Chair, Orthopaedic Health System Clinical Collanorativr 2019 - 2020
- Department Orthopedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Resident Selection Committee 2014 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- American Orthopaedic AssociationFellow
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