Medical Expertise

Dr. Ignatiuk focuses on complex surgical cases related to complex hand and wrist fractures, brachial
plexus, and nerve & tendon repairs, including clinical support program for our amputee patient. The Limb
Restoration Clinic is a program that specializes in TMR (Targeted Muscle Re-Innervation) which includes
a team of Prosthetic Care Provider, Pain Management, both Physical & Occupational Therapy, as well as
mental and emotional support for the patients.

Hospital Affiliation

University Hospital, Newark
St. Barnabas Medical Center

INSURANCE PARTICIPATION

Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable)
The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and insurance companies.

Aetna, Inc.

AmeriGroup

AmeriHealth of NJ

America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)

Amerivantage Dual Coordination

Clover Health Plans

Devon Health Services/ULLICO

FedMed, Inc

Horizon BCBS Managed Care

Horizon NJ Health

Horizon NJ Total Care(HNJH)

Horizon PPO Network

Medicaid

Medicare

MultiPlan

Prime Health Services, Inc.

Three Rivers Provider Network

United Healthcare Community Plan (formerly AmeriChoice of NJ, Inc.)

WellCare Health Plans

Overview

Biography

Overview
Originally from Canada, Dr. Ignatiuk completed 2 years of orthopedic surgery residency training in London, Ontario and 4 years of plastic surgery residency training in Ottawa, Ontario before completing a prestigious hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. After practicing at the University of Colorado, Denver for almost 3 years, Dr. Ignatiuk has now joined the Division of Plastic Surgery as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery.

With his diverse training and experience, Dr. Ignatiuk is capable of treating a wide variety of conditions throughout the body but is primarily known for adult and pediatric hand/wrist surgery, microvascular surgery, extremity salvage, and peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Ignatiuk also has extensive experience in breast reconstruction, body contouring, and oncological reconstruction.

Dr. Ignatiuk has helped pioneer the technique of wide awake hand surgery in the United States which allows a patient to avoid the risks of general anesthesia. Patients have been consistently more satisfied with their experience using this technique, have obtained better outcomes, and have received a better understanding of their treatment. Wide awake hand surgery is offered for many procedures including trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, and tendon repairs among many other procedures.

With advanced training in peripheral nerve surgery, Dr. Ignatiuk

Education

MD, 2008, University of Saskatchewan
MS, 2006, University of Saskatchewan
BS, 2001, University of Saskatchewan

Licensure & Certification

Medical Licensure
New Jersey

Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery

Relevant Publications

1. Lin J, Lin A, Ward B, Ayyala HS, Ignatiuk A, Chu A. Trapezius Muscle Activity in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. American Society for Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 2020. 2. Weisberger JS, Ayyala HS, Mansukhani P, Kogan S, Ignatiuk A. Too Hot to Handle: An Epidemiologic Study of Burn Injuries to the Hand. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 2020. 3. Clinical Outcomes after Neurolysis for the Treatment of Peroneal Nerve Palsy: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chow AL, Levidy MF, Luthringer M, Vasoya D, Ignatiuk A. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Sep 1;87(3):316-323. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002833.PMID: 3439752. 4. Dynamic External Fixation for Interphalangeal Comminuted Fractures with Mallet Injury, Luthringer M, Madi N, Chow A, Ignatiuk A.Eplasty. 2021 Mar 8;21:ic2. eCollection 2021.