Timothy Lang, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon for Woods Mill Orthopedics. He is originally from Belleville, Illinois. He received his bachelor of science degree in biology from Southern Illinois University in 1987 and graduated from University of Illinois Medical school in 1991. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship and residency at Southern Illinois University in 1996 and a hand fellowship at the University of Connecticut in 1997. He was in private practice in Tacoma, Washington until he moved to St. Louis in 2000 and joined Woods Mill Orthopedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  

Dr. Lang’s practice interests encompass the hand and wrist. He performs a wide variety of surgeries in this realm from simple carpal tunnel releases to the more complex fractures and joint replacements. He takes special interest in basal joint arthritis and performing thumb carpometacarpal joint replacements. Dr. Lang believes that patient education is critical so patients understand their problems thoroughly and can make informed choices in their care. He is more than willing to answer questions for patients so they are well informed about their problem and treatment options.