Dear New Patient,

Welcome to Northwestern Center for Orthopedics!

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself and my experience in healthcare. I am originally from Des Moines, Iowa, and I earned my medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Following graduation, I completed my internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. For the next four years, I continued advanced training in my chosen specialty, orthopedic surgery, as part of my residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in New York. In addition, I pursued subspecialty training, or a fellowship, in hand surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

My practice is focused on the treatment of disorders of the hand and upper extremity. It brings me great pleasure to apply state-of-the-art, proven procedures to restore mobility and help patients return to an active lifestyle. I strive to provide you as much information as possible to ensure that you make an informed decision on your treatment options. I joined Northwestern Center for Orthopedics in 1997, and since then it has been my mission to provide you the same excellent service and care that I would offer to a member of my family.

In addition to my extensive medical commitments, I enjoy teaching, medical research, running, exercising and spending time with my family.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to further improve your experience at Northwestern Center for Orthopedics. My goal is to provide you the best medical care available.

I am looking forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

David M. Kalainov, M.D.

Education, Training & Research
	Undergraduate education, Stanford University, Stanford, California, 1986.		Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the hand, 2000.
	Medical school, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.		Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
	General Surgery Internship, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, 1992.		Member, American Medical Association.
	Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Hospital for Special Surgery, The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, 1996.		Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
	Hand Surgery Fellowship, Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1997.		Member, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand.
	Board certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999.		Member, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
	Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School.		Publications available upon request.

From Dr. Kalainov

I do realize that the extra time we require before your office visit might be a little inconvenient; however, it ensures that we have your correct information to help us better manage your care.

Additionally, I apologize in advance in case you have to wait to see me. In some cases, patients require special attention or I may have calls to the hospital to manage surgical patients' care. Under such circumstances, the staff of Northwestern Center for Orthopedics and I will do our best to see you as soon as possible and make sure you receive individualized attention.