Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute | Hill Orthopedics: Knee & Hip Orthopedic Specialties

Dr. Derek Hill and Dr. Elizabeth Pensler have a combined 29 years of experience treating all pain, swelling, and injuries of the lower extremities. This unique husband/wife surgeon duo efficiently manage all problems from the pelvis down. Both are fellowship-trained and board-certified in their specialties — Dr. Pensler in vein and vascular surgery, and Dr. Hill in orthopedic surgery and hip- and knee-joint disease.

These two perennial Hour Detroit Top Docs specialize in solving health problems for people who don’t know where to turn for their lower-extremity concerns. Patients love visiting them in their spacious, state-of-the-art Ferndale location, with another location opening soon in Southgate. Their combined approach allows them to work together to improve the lives of patients in unique ways.

Dr. Hill is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in hip and knee and treats a wide array of sports and trauma injuries. He’s a clinical associate professor of surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Hill is also an author, lecturer, and researcher and is actively involved in creating dynamic treatments of the future.

Dr. Pensler is a double-board-certified surgeon in general and vascular surgery, and she’s a recognized leader in providing first-rate patient care and satisfaction. She has made it her mission to master minimally invasive endovascular procedures, providing her patients with reduced pain, lower risk, and a quicker return to normal daily activities. She treats a broad variety of vascular problems, with special attention to leg swelling and venous disorders. She also has become well known for treating women with unexplained pelvic pain.

Their beautiful Ferndale office building also is home to other medical practices, including Dr. Hill’s AZ Solutions (a pharmaceutical research lab) and Dr. Pensler’s Elizabeth Face & Body Med Spa, as well as Team Rehabilitation for all of your physical therapy needs!