
About Dr. Elaine Ahillen
Dr. Elaine Ahillen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling office since 2015. She is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with disorders of the hand and upper extremity with non-operative and surgical treatments.
After attending the University of Kansas for her undergraduate education, Dr. Ahillen received her M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the George Washington University Hospital. Subsequently, she received fellowship training in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and fellowship training in sports medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.
Dr. Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for her patients with advanced techniques. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as reconstructive surgery for traumatic and arthritic conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Ahillen is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Ahillen is an active community volunteer, and has a particular passion for Therapeutic Horse Riding.
Awards
2020 Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctor
Credentials
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
Fellowship - Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Hand Surgery (2015)
Fellowship - TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Sports Medicine (2014)
Residency - George Washington University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery (2013)
Medical Degree - Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2008)
Publications
Location and Appointments
Hospital Affiliations
Here's What Our Patients Say About Dr. Ahillen
Dr Ahillen is a fantastic doctor and leader of care in the orthopedic community. She is thorough in managing before surgery which is a huge plus as many doctors I have known are easily encouraged to go the route of surgery first. I highly recommend her.
Lori J
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She’s the dr you want. Treats you like a person with feelings and a life outside of the office! Had to bring my child with me and she seamlessly involved him in such a way he and I could understand what was going on and why. The visit didn’t feel rushed and she explained my options so well. Wish she was my PCP! 10/10 will always recommend.
Lauren M.
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Dr. Ahillen was extremely competent, knowledgeable, thorough and informed me of all treatment options. In addition, she reviewed future treatment options if and when current therapy was no longer effective. Her bedside manner was delightful and she was efficient. I highly recommend her.
Priscilla M.
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