Practice Locations
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350 South Greenleaf Street
Suites 405A and 405B
Gurnee, IL 60031- Phone: 847-336-3335
- Fax: 847-336-3249
Affiliated Hospitals
- Advocate Condell Medical Center
- Advocate Surgery Center - Libertyville
- Hawthorn Surgery Center
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
- Red Oaks Surgical Suites
Areas of Expertise
Hand Surgery
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Dupuytren's contracture
Wrist Surgery
- Wrist fractures
- Malunion correction
- Ligament injuries
Elbow Surgery
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Elbow fractures
Upper Extremity Reconstructive Surgery
- Bone grafting
- Joint reconstruction
Other
- Humerus fractures
- Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions
- Occupational and Repetitive Use Injuries
Biography
Dr. Schoenfeldt is an orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. His practice encompasses all aspects of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery, with a special interest in endoscopic carpal tunnel release, hand and wrist arthritis, fracture care, and tendon transfers.
Dr. Schoenfeldt completed his hand and upper extremity fellowship at the prestigious Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis, where he had the privilege of learning from internationally-renowned experts in complex hand and upper extremity conditions.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, where he was recognized with honors awarded to the top 4% of medical students.
While earning his bachelor's degree in chemistry, Dr. Schoenfeldt was captain of his Division I volleyball team. His experience as an athlete instilled the importance of having an excellent team on his side. In his practice, Dr. Schoenfeldt believes having an outstanding team of office staff, therapists, surgical assistants and anesthesiologists is essential to achieving the best possible outcome for each patient.
Dr. Schoenfeldt is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care. He believes in a patient-centered approach to treatment, in which a deep understanding of patient needs and concerns is as important as knowledge of cutting-edge surgical techniques.
It is a privilege to care for patients, no matter the extent of their problem. My goal is to partner with patients to better understand their condition, minimize pain throughout treatment, and help them return to daily activities with improved function and reduced pain."
Theodore L. Schoenfeldt, MDEducation
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine at Rockford - Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center - Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center - Hand and Upper Extremity
Affiliations and Associations
- American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
Peer-Reviewed Journals:
MacConnell A, Schoenfeldt T, January A, Fishman F. Treatment Trends in Pediatric Trigger Thumb Among Hand Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, and Pediatric Hand Surgeons. HAND, November 2023. PMID 38014559
Cho E, Schoenfeldt T, McMartin T, Summers H, Cohen J, Levack A. Proximal Fracture Line Extension in Humeral Shaft Fractures. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedic Trauma, September 2023. PMID: 37860085
Schoenfeldt T, Lyons M, Sarvari F, Eikani C, Schmitt D, Brown N. Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Debridement in Native Knee Septic Arthritis: A Retrospective Review. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedic Trauma, September 2023. PMID: 37817762
Vatti L, Schoenfeldt T, Eikani C, Dickens B, Cohen J, Dillam D. Surgeon Accuracy in Prediction of Stability of Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, February 2023. PMID: 36862988
Meldau J, Garbis N, Farooq H, Schoenfeldt T, Salazar D. Axillary Nerve Proximity to the Humeral Guide Pin During Stemless Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES, December 2022.
Schoenfeldt T, Bowman C, MacConnell A, Fishman F. Extremity Pressure in Splints Wrapped with an Elastic Bandage versus Bias Cut Stockinette: An Experimental Model. HAND, October 2022. PMID: 36200662
Meldau J, Garbis N, Farooq H, Schoenfeldt T, Salazar D. The Long Head of the Biceps Myotendinous Junction is Located 1.1 cm Distal to the Proximal Border of the Pectoralis Major Tendon: An Anatomic Study. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, June 2022. PMID: 36033203 Schoenfeldt T, Altiok H. Jones Fracture: A Late Sequala of Under-Corrected or Recurrent Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connector, January 2022. PMID: 34986129
Loozen LD, Kruyt MC, Kragten AHM, Schoenfeldt T, Croes M, Oner CF, Dhert WJA, Alblas J: BMP-2 gene delivery in cell-loaded and cell-free constructs for bone regeneration. PLoS ONE 2019. PMID: 31365542
Schoenfeldt T, Trenhaile S, Olson R: Glenohumeral osteoarthritis: frequency of underlying diagnoses and the role of arm dominance—a retrospective analysis in a community-based musculoskeletal practice. Rheumatol Int 2018;38:1023–1029. PMID: 29423534
Logli A, Twu J, Bear B, Lindquist J, Schoenfeldt T, Korcek K. Arthroscopic Partial Trapeziectomy With Soft Tissue Interposition for Symptomatic Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis: 6-Month and 5-Year Minimum Follow-Up. Journal of Hand Surgery, November 2017. PMID: 29132788
Book Chapters:
Van Thiel G, Schoenfeldt T. Hamstring Tendon Interference Screw Fixation. In: Prodromos C, Brown C, Fu H, Georgoulis A, Gobbi A, Howell S, Johnson D, Paulos L, Shelbourne D. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science. 2nd ed. Elsevier.
Presentations:
Schoenfeldt T, Bowman C, Fishman F. Treatment Trends in Pediatric Trigger Thumb Among Hand Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Pediatric Hand Surgeons. ePoster at American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2022.
Schoenfeldt T, Lyons M, Sarvari F, Perry M, Brown N. Influence of Antibiotic Timing on Native Knee Septic Arthritis Bacterial Culture Results. Podium presentation at Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2022.
Schoenfeldt T, Lyons M, Sarvari F, Perry M, Brown N. Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Debridement in Native Septic Knees: A Retrospective Review. Poster at Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2021.
Schoenfeldt T, Lyons M, Sarvari F, Perry M, Brown N. Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Debridement in Native Septic Knees: A Retrospective Review. Accepted for podium presentation at Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2020 (meeting cancelled due to COVID-19)
Schoenfeldt T, Lyons M, Sarvari F, Perry M, Brown N. Arthroscopic Versus Open Irrigation and Debridement in Native Septic Knees: A Retrospective Review. ePoster presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. March 2020 (electronic meeting due to COVID-19)
Schoenfeldt T, Guild T, Nmuweh N, Earhart J. The Incidence of Anterior Femoral Notching in a Cohort of Periprosthetic Supracondylar Distal Femur Fractures. Poster presented at Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting 2018.
Schoenfeldt T, Olson R, Trenhaile S. Glenohumeral OA in a Community Based Musculoskeletal Clinic. Poster presented at Osteoarthritis Research Society International 2017 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Schoenfeldt T, Logli A, Twu J, Bear B, Lindquist J, Korcek K. Arthroscopic Partial Trapeziectomy with Soft Tissue Interposition for Symptomatic Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis. Poster presented at the American Association for Hand Surgery 2017 Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, HI.
Forsthoefel C, Brown N, Schoenfeldt T, Ikoma D, Barba M. Metal Ion Levels in Metal on Metal Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparative Analysis Between Hip Resurfacing and Conventional Total Hip Arthroplasty. Poster presented at UIC Rockford Research Day 2016, Rockford, IL.
Schoenfeldt, T, Magliery, T. Experimental Evaluation of a Computational Approach to Predicting Effects of Mutations to Fructose Repressor. Poster presented at Denman Research Forum at The Ohio State University. March, 2011, Columbus, OH.
Letters/Periodicals:
Schoenfeldt, T. A Life-Changing Journey. Op-med on Doximity. May 22, 2018
Baumann, P., Heitkamp, K., Boton, N., Canter, J.A., Kothari, P., Schoenfeldt, T., Thakkar, K. (2016) Commentary for Patients’ Survival Expectations with and Without Their Chosen Treatment for Prostate Cancer, Annals of Family Medicine Online Journal Club.
- AOA Resident Leadership Forum, Participant, 2022
- Loyola Orthopaedic Residency Education Committee, Resident Member, 2021-2022
- EPIC Quality Improvement, Resident Superuser, 2018-present
- Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Taskforce, Resident Member, 2021-2022
- Patient Safety Evaluation Committee, Resident Member, 2020-2022
- Alpha Omega Alpha University of Illinois Chapter, Co-president, 2017-2018
- Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, Founder and Co-president, 2016-2018
- Step 1 Coaching Mentorship Program, Organizer and Mentor, 2016-2018
- Medical Student Government, Vice President, 2014-2015
- American Medical Association, National Delegate for University of Illinois, 2014-2015
- Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Global Health Volunteer, May 2012
- Ohio State University Varsity Men’s Volleyball, Team Captain, 2010
- Student Athlete Advisory Board, External Affairs Chair, 2008-2010