Orthopaedics
Robert Coats, M.D.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Merrillville, IN
Dr. Robert W. Coats II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, focusing on traumatic, degenerative, and congenital conditions of the hands and upper extremities. He treats a wide range of disorders including trauma and fracture care, arthritis, ligament, tendon and nerve repair, joint replacement, carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair, and collagenase injections for Dupuytren’s contracture. His prac
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Hand Surgery (ABOS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (MD)
- Residency: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center (Orthopedics)
- Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center (Hand and Microvascular Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hand & Upper Extremity
Conditions & Treatments
Hand & Upper ExtremityHand FracturesWrist Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Trinity Hospital
- Franciscan Health Dyer
- Methodist Hospitals
- Franciscan Health Munster
- Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice