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Adam Wright-Chisem, MD

Orthopaedics

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Dr. Adam Wright-Chisem practices in the Department of Orthopaedics at UI Health. Dr. Wright-Chisem is an orthopaedic surgeon with a clinical focus on the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He cares for patients with conditions ranging from fractures and sports-related injuries to arthritis, nerve compression, and tendon and ligament injuries.

Dr. Wright-Chisem enjoys getting to know his patients and understanding how their condition affects their everyday life, work, and the activities they enjoy. His goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that helps patients regain function, reduce pain, and get back to doing the things that matter most to them. As a Chicago native, Dr. Wright-Chisem is proud to care for patients and families throughout the city and the surrounding communities.

specialties & services

• Orthopaedics
• Surgical Services
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compression conditions
• Hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder fractures
• Hand and wrist arthritis
• Tendon and ligament injuries of the hand and wrist
• Elbow injuries and conditions
• Rotator cuff tears
• Shoulder arthritis and shoulder replacement
• Sports-related injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

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education

• Board Certification: AAOS Board Eligible
• Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
• Residency: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Internship: Cedars Sinai Medical Center,, Los Angeles, CA
• Medical School: University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL