Serafin M. DeLeon, MD

“I diagnose and treat problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow with medically proven therapies that maximize recovery and minimize downtime.  When non-operative care is no longer an option, I perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible to expedite the healing process, and minimize or eliminate scarring.”

Board-Certification: Hand Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Brown University School of Medicine, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Internship: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center
MD: Northwestern University Medical School
Education: University of Michigan
Member: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
American Society for Surgery of the Hand,
Illinois State Medical Society, Lake County Medical Society,
Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Clinical Interests:Hand, Wrist and Elbow Injuries (Adult and Pediatric); Arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow; Arthritis of the base of the thumb and joint replacement; Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery; Arthroscopy of the wrist and elbow; Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow; Nerve Repair and Treatment of Nerve Compression; Dupuytren's Disease; Tendonitis and Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Workplace; Worker's Compensation Injuries
Hospital Affiliations: Vista Medical Center, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Hawthorn Surgery Center
Sports Affiliations: Waukegan High School, Zion-Benton Township High School

Office Hours:

Gurnee:            Monday: 1:00 – 5:00
                         Tuesday: 7:30 – 12:00     
                         Wednesday: 7:30 – 11:30 (alternates)
                         Friday: 7:30 – 4:00

Lake Forest:     Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00

Dr. DeLeon joined Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Gurnee in 2004 and is Fellowship trained in Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. DeLeon lectures on Hand/Wrist/Elbow injuries in the workplace and has become the practice's renowned Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist. Dr. DeLeon grew up in Oakbrook, IL. He is married with 3 children and enjoys traveling, fitness and exercise and spending time with family and friends.