Benjamin P. Kleinhenz, M.D.

Expert Hand & Wrist Care

Given Dr. Kleinhenz education, training and experience, he is a well-prepared provider for patients struggling with injury or conditions caused by trauma or sports injuries. He is also an expert reconstructive hand surgeon.

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About Dr. Kleinhenz

Benjamin P. Kleinhenz, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with years of experience focusing on treatment of the upper extremities. He specializes in hand surgery and believes his decision to specialize there was directly influenced by his personal experience watching his father – a successful orthopaedic surgeon — navigate the challenges of that particular specialty while treating patients.

Dr. Kleinhenz graduated cum laude with a BA in economics from the University of Notre Dame. He attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati and completed his orthopaedic residency at Wright State University. After his residency, he completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Kleinhenz is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Given his education, training and experience, he is a well-prepared provider for patients struggling with injury or conditions caused by trauma or sports injuries. He is also an expert reconstructive hand surgeon.

Dr. Kleinhenz and his wife Julie are both from Dayton, Ohio and they love raising their three children here in Cincinnati. In his free time, Dr. Kleinhenz enjoys fly fishing, hiking and travel.

EDUCATION

B.A., Economics cum laude, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2003

M.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007

RESIDENCY

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 2012

FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons — 2015-present

Subspecialty Certiﬁcation for Surgery of the Hand — 2016-present

Ohio Medical License — 2012-present

Kentucky Medical License — 2013-present

Indiana Medical License — 2015-present

Testimonials

He is very kind and patient. He has a warm manner and is a professional. I highly recommend him and his work. I feel/felt comfortable with him and his operating, due to his explanation and approach.

Dr Kleinhentz is very knowledgeable, gentle, kind, and considerate, at least to my knowledge for my senior age bracket. He’s very thorough, recommending testing if needed, for a proper diagnosis.

Dr Kleinhenz was knowledgeable with a friendly staff. There was little to no wait time.

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