DepartamentosCirugíaCirugía plásticaClínica para Nervios PeriféricosGrupos especializadosCirugía de mano en ArizonaClínica de Cicatrización de Heridas y Úlceras Vasculares en MinnesotaLocationPhoenix, ArizonaIdiomasEnglishSpanishPacientes existentesEnviar un mensaje seguro a través del portal del paciente Biographical summaryErwin A. Kruger, M.D. is a reconstructive plastic surgeon and hand surgeon, with additional special interest in the management of complex wounds and regenerative medicine. His clinical interests include: Reconstructive plastic surgery and hand surgery Advanced wound care and regenerative medicine Military medicine In addition his clinical activities, Dr. Kruger is active in translational research and education, investigating regenerative medicine technologies and providing mentorship to medical students and residents. He enjoys teaching surgical skills through the Center for Military Medicine. Conditions treatedCarpal tunnel syndromeDiabetic foot ulcerDupuytren contractureFacial injuryHand arthritisHand injuryHand massNerve compression syndromeNerve entrapmentNerve irritationPhantom painSkin infectionSkin lesionSkin woundTraumatic injuryTrigger fingerVascular skin ulcerVenous ulcerWoundWrist instabilityWrist ligament injuryWrist pain Procedures performedBreast reductionCarpal tunnel surgeryFat transferFinger reattachmentFlap surgeryHand fracture treatmentHand reconstructionHand surgeryPeripheral nerve tumor surgeryReconstructive surgerySkin biopsySkin cancer excisionSkin cancer reconstructionSkin surgeryVascularized bone graftingWound careWound ulcer healingWrist arthroscopyWrist fracture treatmentWrist fusion InterestsReconstructive plastic surgeryAdvanced wound care and regenerative medicineComprehensive hand and microsurgeryTraumatic injuries of the hand and forearmNerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome)Duputryen's contractureTrigger fingerOsteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritisBenign and malignant tumorsUpper extremity flap reconstructionVascular insufficiencyAmputee clinic/targeted muscle reinnervationWrist arthroscopyAesthetic hand rejuvenation Mayo Clinic locations Phoenix, Arizona Driving Directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2017Fellow - Hand & MicrosurgeryHospital of the University of Pennsylvania2016Resident - Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryRonald Reagan UCLA Medical Center2013Fellow - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery/ Pressure Ulcer ManagementRancho Los Amigos Medical Center 2011Resident - General SurgeryRonald Reagan UCLA Medical Center2006Internship - General SurgeryUniversity of California Los Angeles2005MDUniversity of Chicago2001FellowNational Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health1998BAHarvard UniversityShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2019Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery2018Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryAwards and honors2009Resident Travel Stipend RecipientAllergan2001Adolph Lange ScholarshipPritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago2001Alien of Extraordinary AbilityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)1998Magna cum laudeHarvard University1998Summa cum laude - Honors ThesisHarvard University1994ScholarshipHarvard University1994Dean's ListHarvard University1993Copa PereiraAmerican-Nicaraguan SchoolShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2019 - presentMemberArizona Society of Plastic Surgeons2015 - presentCandidate MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons2015 - presentCandidate MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the HandShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20471375 Médicos y personal médico Kruger, Erwin A. M.D.