Hand, Wrist & Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Professor, Director, Section of Hand and Elbow Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
Originally from Chicago where he graduated valedictorian from Niles West High School, Dr. Cohen received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, graduating with highest distinction and departmental honors. He then attended Harvard Medical School, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors in a special field. After serving an orthopedic residency at the University of California, San Diego, he completed a hand, upper extremity and microvascular fellowship at the Indiana Hand Center, one of the largest and most prestigious hand centers in the country.
Dr. Cohen is the author of more than 100 medical articles, 40 book chapters and he has written a textbook on Hand and Wrist injuries. He has participated in over 260 continuing education courses where he has taught other doctors, serving as Course Chairman 35 times. For the last 19 years, he has been the Director of the Orthopaedic Hand and Elbow Section at Rush University, and he currently serves as the Director of Orthopaedic Education in the department. He has won several research, teaching and achievement awards and is a member of 16 national and international medical societies and associations.
Dr. Cohen was again selected one of Chicago's "Top Doctors" in Hand and Orthopaedic Surgery by Chicago Magazine in 2012. He was previously honored in this fashion in 1997, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 - every year the "Top Doctors" edition has been published. U.S.News & World Report rates him in the top 1% of physicians in his specialty in the nation. His clinical and research interests focus on fractures and reconstruction of the hand, wrist and elbow with a special emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Cohen has special training and expertise in complex elbow conditions including the throwing athlete and other sports related injuries.
Dr. Cohen is a team physician and consultant for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, cycling and in-line skating.
For more information about Dr. Cohen, visit http://orthodoc.aaos.org/markscohenmd.
| Practice Emphasis: | Hand Surgery Wrist Surgery Elbow Surgery |
| Medical School: | Harvard Medical School |
| Internship: | University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA - Surgical Internship |
| Residency: | University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, IN - Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Fellowship |
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Wrist and elbow arthroscopy Joint replacements for the elbow, wrist, and hand Elbow injuries and reconstruction Mini-incision carpal tunnel release Bone cement for wrist fractures |
| Research Interests: | Wrist fractures Elbow trauma and arthritis Wrist ligament tears |
| Disclosures: | AAOS Record of Disclosure |
 |
Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Support Staff
Dr. Cohen has office hours at the following location:
Rush University Medical Center
In the News
Dr. Cohen Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon Restores Elbow to Full Use after Injury
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Opens Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute
Dr. Cohen is Today's Chicago Woman 'Ask the Expert' on Hand Arthritis
Tips on Avoiding Snow-Related Sport Injuries
Best Treatment for Tennis Elbow Remains a Matter of Debate
Dr. Cohen Sheds Light on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand, Wrist and Elbow Specialist Dr. Cohen Discusses Ray Lewis Triceps Injury
MOR Physicians Perform Wrist Surgery on Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox First Baseman
Dr. Cohen Performs Elbow Surgery on Young Tennis Athlete
Dr. Cohen 'Aces' Treatment of Young Tennis Player with Elbow Overuse Injury
Dr. Mark Cohen on Snowboarding Injury Prevention
Jay Cutler Sidelined for 6 to 8 Weeks
Take Caution on Icy Sidewalks and Streets
Dr. Mark Cohen Discusses Wrist Injuries on Comcast SportsNet
Dr. Cohen Discusses Advances in Wrist Fracture Repair
Orthopedics this Week Profiles Dr. Cohen
HealthCentral.com: Quicker Carpal Tunnel Help
New Treatment For Wrist Fractures
Video Games Increasing the Incidence of Orthopaedic Injuries
Modern Care of the Broken Wrist
White Sox Catcher Castro Undergoes Surgery to Repair Hand Fractures
MOR Physicians Make 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America® List
Becker's Great Hand Surgeons to Know
MOR Surgeons Operate on Bulls Player Joakim Noah's Right Thumb
MOR Surgeons Treat Carlos Boozer's Fractured Hand
Chicago White Sox Player Mark Teahen Returns to Play
MOR Docs Perform Surgery on Finger of White Sox Third Baseman
Chicago Bulls forward makes strong recovery from forearm fracture
Chicago Magazine's 2010 Top Doctors
Chicago Magazine's 2009 Top Doctors
MOR Surgeons Operate on Bulls' Hinrich
MOR Surgeons to Operate on White Sox' Quentin
Tommy John Surgery Specialist
