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Dr. Mark A. Yaffe

Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Care in Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove & Elk Grove Village, IL

Mark A. Yaffe, M.D. at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. Mark A. Yaffe(opens in a new tab), a board-certified hand to shoulder surgeon at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists(opens in a new tab), offers comprehensive hand, wrist(opens in a new tab), elbow(opens in a new tab) & shoulder(opens in a new tab) care for upper extremity conditions and injuries. With his specialization in hand orthopedics and expertise as one of the best shoulder replacement surgeons in the Chicago area, Dr. Yaffe provides innovative and cutting-edge treatment options for various conditions.

Dr. Yaffe performs almost 90% of his surgical services at Schaumburg Surgery Center(opens in a new tab), a surgical facility located within the main office of Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, giving patients from Schaumburg(opens in a new tab), Buffalo Grove(opens in a new tab), and Elk Grove Village(opens in a new tab) convenient access to coordinated surgical and follow-up care. This setup offers surgical care in a comfortable, time-efficient, and less costly environment, reducing patient wait times and minimizing delays on the day of the procedure — a particular benefit for patients treating sports injuries(opens in a new tab) who need a fast return to activity.

Combining years of experience with a modern surgical facility, Dr. Yaffe provides his patients with the most comfortable, affordable, and timely access to the services they require. Schedule your first appointment with Dr. Yaffe today to get your life back on track. His team is ready to help you find the relief you deserve.

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Dr. Yaffe is double board-certified.

What does this mean?

The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)(opens in a new tab) is the most widely recognized standard of achievement for Orthopaedic Surgery.   ABOS Certification demonstrates an Orthopaedic Surgeon’s attainment to high standards for education, knowledge, experience, and skills.

In Dr. Yaffe's case, this means holding board certification in both general orthopedic surgery and hand surgery — giving patients across Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, and Elk Grove Village a specialist equipped for both broad orthopedic conditions and the more technical demands of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care. His board certifications — in Orthopaedic Surgery and in Hand Surgery as a subspecialty — are both issued by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the same organization referenced above. Dr. Yaffe further sharpened this expertise with fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, one of the country's leading training programs for upper extremity specialists. 

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  • Was pleasant, took time to walk us through the prognosis and answer questions.

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • Excellent, clean and safe environment. Outstanding customer service. Extremely wonderful professional care.

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • Wonderful healthcare given by doctor and his very competent staff.

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • Seemed like he knows how to remedy my condition

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • Dr. Yaffe is a very nice doctor. Took time to listen to me. His demeanor is very calming.

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • They were running behind schedule, but most medical offices do. They kept me apprised of their timing, which was helpful as I had an appo...

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • Very professional. Explained everything clearly. I like he takes a minimum approach to my ailment, leaving room to increase treatment if ...

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • He is great! He took the time to explain everything that was going to happen. He made my daughter feel very comfortable.

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • I was very pleased with Dr Yaffe. He helped me and understood the amount of pain I was in

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

  • The doc was listening to everything I was saying and wasn’t in a big hurry to leave to go to next patient. I didn’t have to wait in waiti...

    Posted ON March 31, 2023

    • Common Conditions We Treat

    Where Does it Hurt

    HAND & WRIST

    ELBOW

    SHOULDER

    Congratulations to Dr. Yaffe!

    We are excited to congratulate Dr. Yaffe on being selected as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led research team. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. Castle Connolly's Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians.

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    2025 CHICAGO Top Doctor

    2025 CHICAGO Top Doctor

    Dr. Yaffe has been nominated as a 2025 CHICAGO Top Doctor through CHICAGO Magazine!

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    Top Doctor in Cook Country

     

    Shoulder Repair Surgery, Hand Fracture Treatment & More

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    We Accept Insurance

    Dr. Yaffe welcomes various insurance plans to ensure that his services are accessible to all. You can find a comprehensive list of our insurance providers here. Feel free to contact our team if you have any questions.

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    Serving the Chicago Metropolitan Area

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    Your Hand and Shoulder Specialist in Greater Chicago

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