
Andres Lerner, MD
Hand Surgery
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult: 18-64
- Older adult: 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland
- HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
About Andres Lerner
About The Provider
Dr. Andres Lerner is a board-certified hand surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremities. With advanced training in both plastic and orthopedic surgery techniques, Dr. Lerner provides expert surgical and non-surgical care to help patients restore function and return to their daily activities.
Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from Maimonides University and completed his residency in General Surgery. He then pursued an intensive fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of California San Francisco, where he received specialized training that uniquely combines plastic and orthopedic surgery approaches.
Early in his career, Dr. Lerner specialized in minimally invasive procedures for arthritis and nerve pathologies, including carpal tunnel syndrome. He continues to provide this expertise while expanding his practice to include the treatment of traumatic injuries of the upper extremities, such as fractures, neurovascular injuries, and tendon and ligament injuries. This comprehensive skill set allows Dr. Lerner to address both acute and chronic conditions with precision and care.
Board certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Lerner is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to each patient. He takes the time to thoroughly evaluate conditions, explain treatment options, and develop individualized care plans tailored to his patients' needs and goals.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Lerner is a musician and songwriter with recording experience. He enjoys spending time with his family and balancing his passion for medicine with his creative pursuits.
Dr. Lerner practices with HSHS Medical Group at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois, where he welcomes patients seeking expert hand and upper extremity care.
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco UCSF, Hand Surgery, 2009
- Residency: Lankenau Hospital, General Surgery (PGY5), 2008
- Residency: Penn Medicine, General Surgery (PGY2-4), 2007
- Medical Education: Universidad Maimonides Facultad de Medicina, MD, 1999
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2022
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2012
Insurance
- AETNA BETTER HEALTH
- AETNA/COVENTRY
- AMBETTER
- BCBSIL HMOI (SITE 351) via SIHCA
- BCBSIL PPO
- CIGNA
- CLEAR SPRING HEALTH
- CONSOCIATE CARE
- CORVEL
- CURRENT HEALTH SOLUTIONS
- ESSENCE
- HEALTHLINK
- HUMANA
- MEDICA
- MEDICAID
- MEDICARE
- MEDICARE RAILROAD
- MOLINA
- MULTIPLAN PHCS SAVILITY
- NAPHCARE
- OPTUM UHC VA CCN
- PNOA
- TRIWEST
- UHC
- ZELIS/HFN