Dr. John Fernandez is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the hand, wrist and elbow. His research has led to techniques minimizing surgical trauma while maximizing outcomes. He holds patents in some of the very implants developed for these minimally invasive surgeries. He is the Director of Microsurgery for Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and has performed hundreds of successful microsurgical procedures. These have included replantation of amputated arms, hands and digits, as well as complex reconstructions for deformity and wounds. He is a board certified member of the ABOS and holds the highest distinction in hand surgery. Dr. Fernandez is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is also one of the team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Steel.