If you’re in need of hand surgery to lessen pain, restore function or improve your quality of life, count on Kathlyn Drexler, MD for specialized and compassionate care.
Expert Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
As an orthopedic hand surgeon at Avera Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD, Dr. Drexler offers expertise in the surgical treatment of a variety of hand conditions due to injury, trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital hand deformities, arthritis and more.
“I have passion for solving problems to make lives better,” she says. “I chose to specialize in hand surgery because I have such awe and respect for the human hands. They’re what we use to connect and communicate with others, and achieve our greatest accomplishments.”
Dr. Drexler enjoys working with her patients to develop personalized solutions that meet their goals. “Many of the operations that I do are fairly simple from a surgical standpoint, but are life-changing for my patients.”
Active & Adventurous Lifestyle
As someone who’s lived her entire life in Texas and New Mexico, Dr. Drexler looks forward to the new adventure of living in South Dakota. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as running, hiking, biking and rock climbing. “Since my career requires so much time indoors, I like to maximize the fun and enjoyment of being outside in my free time,” she says.
Learn more about orthopedic surgery at Avera.
