I have been diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome.  This is when the
ulnar nerve is compressed, usually at the elbow.  I have seen a doctor
and have been undergoing physical therapy.  After 1 year I am no
better and I am close to surgery.  I want a second opinion and I am
looking for the best surgeon for cubital tunnel.I want a doctor that
only does arm/hand surgery and preferably one that specializes in
cubital tunnel. Expense of surgery is not important, I simply want the
best surgeon.  I live in Danville, Il so Chicago and Indianapolis
should have someone good.  My current doctor is in Champaign, IL and
although he comes highly recommened, I am looking for options.  Please
help!

Hello tomw92:

Thanks for the interesting question. I am sorry to hear about your
condition.

While it is next to impossible to determine the "best" surgeon in any
area, I have been able to do some extensive searching and come up with
what I feel are your two best choices in the Chicago/Indianapolis
areas.

I found these doctors by doing many different searches (some of which
I will detail at the end of this answer), then by looking for their
years of experience, publications, and accolades. You will need to
review some of the links I have provided you so that *you* can decide
which one would be ideal for your particular needs.


James W. Strickland, M.D.
Website: http://www.dynomed.com/aboutUs/aboutUs.html
Years of experience: 30 years
Affiliations:
Past President, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Past President, American Society For Surgery Of The Hand
Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Indiana University School of
Medicine
Executive Board, Academic Orthopaedic Society
Board of Directors, American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand
Other Links: 
http://www.neurometrix.com/pdf/carpaltunnel.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005T7FC/xq23-20/104-7896279-3758343
Contact Info:
DynoMed, Inc.
5611 W. 74th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Toll-Free: 877-396-6633
Fax: 317-291-6748
E-mail: info@DynoMed.com


James B. Steichen, M.D. 
Website: http://www.indianahandcenter.com/phy_jbs.html
Years of Experience: 30 years
Affiliations: 
Past President, International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Past Vice President, Pan Pacific Surgical Association
Past President, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
Executive Council, American Society for Surgery of the Hand 
Surgeon-In-Chief, St.Vincent Hospitals
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University 
Contact Information: 
http://www.indianahandcenter.com/listings.html
http://www.indianahandcenter.com/office.html


A third option you might want to consider is: 

Mark S. Cohen, M.D. 
Website: http://www.midwestortho.com/physicians/MSCohen.cfm
Years of Experience: 8 years
Contact Information:
800 South Wells Street, Suite 140 
Chicago, Illinois 60607 
312.72ORTHO | 312.726.7846 
Fax: 312.986.9137 
Toll Free: 1.877.72ORTHO | 1.877.726.7846 


I hope this information helps you in your search.  
 
If you need any clarification of this information, please ask using
the Clarification Request feature. And please allow me to provide any
needed clarifications before rating this answer.
 
Thanks. 
 
websearcher-ga 
 
 
Search Strategy (on Google): 
 
"cubital tunnel" surgeon chicago OR indianapolis
"cubital tunnel" 
"cubital tunnel" orthopaedic surgeons
"cubital tunnel" surgeon
"orthopaedic surgeons" top
James Steichen "cubital tunnel"
james strickland "cubital tunnel"

Thank you for the very quick answer.