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Elaine J. Ahillen, MD
About Dr. Elaine Ahillen
Dr. Elaine Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with disorders of the hand and upper extremity with non-operative and surgical treatments.
After attending the University of Kansas for her undergraduate education, Dr. Ahillen received her M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the George Washington University Hospital. Subsequently, she received fellowship training in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and fellowship training in sports medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.
Dr. Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for her patients with advanced techniques. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as reconstructive surgery for traumatic and arthritic conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Ahillen is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Ahillen is an active community volunteer, and has a particular passion for Therapeutic Horse Riding.
Awards
2020 Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctor
Credentials
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
Fellowship - Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Hand Surgery (2015)
Fellowship - TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Sports Medicine (2014)
Residency - George Washington University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery (2013)
Medical Degree - Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2008)
Publications
Location and Appointments
Hospital Affiliations
Here's What Our Patients Say About Dr. Ahillen
Dr. Ahillen is EXCELLENT! With her medical knowledge and wonderful bedside manner I am “pain free” from the arthritis that has been haunting me the past year. Thank you Dr. Ahillen for giving me the ability to do what I love again…..teach craft classes! 💜
Vickie C.
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I am a frequent flyer at A&SO :(. However I wouldn’t go to any other place! I am so thankful for Dr. Ahillen, her medical assistant Nick, and the entire front desk staff (they are so hospitable). I have been managing pain in my thumbs for a very long time now. Dr A is, by far, the kindest, most talented Dr/surgeon I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. IME, it’s unusual to have a doctor who actually listens to my concerns and answers my questions, especially without rushing or condescension. Dr A not only does this every single visit, but she does this in a manner that validates my feelings. She treats her patients with the utmost respect, to the point I feel included in the collaboration, development and implementation of my plan of care. Overall, the comfort, support and medical knowledge/expertise she (and her entire staff) provides is unparalleled! Choose A&SO! You won’t be disappointed!
Karen C.
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Dr Ahillen is awesome. She had previously operated on my wrist to replace a joint which was hugely successful. With my shoulder issue she got me into treatment post haste. A&S are fabulous.
Gregory P.
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