Curriculum Vitae

Thomas E. Hansen , M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
email:thansen@siumed.edu

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Department of Surgery, PO Box 19638
Springfield, IL 62794-9638

Brief Bio

Thomas E. Hansen, M.D. is a fellowship trained hand and upper extremity surgeon serving as Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery with special interests in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery, including arthroscopic procedures.

Dr. Hansen received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Rochester.

Prior to joining SIU, Dr. Hansen was in practice in Rochester, NY as an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Upper Extremity Division.

Dr. Hansen evaluates and treats a full spectrum of injuries and conditions from the shoulder to the fingertip, including hand injuries, fractures and post-traumatic deformities of the upper limb, infections, nerve compression and overuse syndromes, arthritis and tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries and shoulder instability, and congenital malformations.

To make an appointment with Dr. Hansen, please call SIU Physicians and Surgeons at 217-545-5878.

Profile

• Board certified orthopaedic surgeon.
• Fellowship trained hand and upper extremity surgeon.
• Assistant Professor, SIU department of surgery, division of orthopaedics
  
• University of Rochester, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 8/03 through present.

Education & Training

• B.A.; Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, 13902-6000 (May 1993)
• M.D.; SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY 14217 (May 1997)
  Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program,
• Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (June 2002)
  Orthopaedic Chairman: James A. Albright, M.D.
  1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport LA 71130, 318-675-6180
• Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery,
  University of Rochester Medical Center at Strong Memorial Hospital (under Richard Burton, Matthew Tomaino, Richard Miller, Jeffrey Jones, David Mitten)
  Rochester, NY, 14602 (July 2003)
  Orthopaedic Chairman: Randy Rosier, M.D.,
  601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY, 14642, 585-275-3451

Professional Affiliations & Awards

• 2008 Teacher of the Year award for excellence in teaching, SIU orthopaedic residency training program.
• College: Elected Member Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Medical School: Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance, years 1&2

Resarch and Presentations

“Absorbable Screws in Medial Malleolar Fractures: A Biomechanical Study,”
presentation and poster at the annual American Chemical Society meeting, 8/2002.

"Arthroscopic Debridement, acromioplasty and distal clavicle excision for small
full thickness rotator cuff tears. When is repair necessary?" Eastern Orthopaedic
Association 35th annual meeting, 10/2004; Scientific Poster Exhibit- Poster 28

“Results of Centralization for Radial Clubhand,” performed at Shriner’s Hospital
for Children in Shreveport, LA; presented at LSU Medical Center, Orthopaedic
Residency Alumni Day Research Conference, 6/2000

“Comparison of Techniques for Epiphyseodesis: A Retrospective Study,” performed at
Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Shreveport, LA; presented at LSU Medical Center, Orthopaedic Residency Alumni Day Research Conference, 6/1999