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Dr. Paul Prinz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Paul Prinz, MD
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Dr. Paul Prinz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Melrose Park, IL.
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Dr. Paul Prinz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Melrose Park, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Paul Prinz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Melrose Park, IL.

About

Dr. Paul Prinz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Melrose Park, IL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University of IL Medical Center at Chicago.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Prinz has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prinz received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Prinz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Prinz is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Special Care Orthopedics & Hand Surgery LTD.
    675 W North Ave Ste 607, Melrose Park, IL 60160
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 352-8975
  2. 2 Loyola University Medical Center
    6800 N Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 584-7888
  3. 3 Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 681-3200
  4. 4 Office
    675 W North Ave Ste 214, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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4.4
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of IL Medical Center at Chicago
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Prinz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prinz's profile.

Dr. Paul Prinz, MD is affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Paul Prinz, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL