| Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Surgery is the medical specialty that includes the preservation, investigation, and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Orthopaedic surgeons are involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems are present at birth or develop at any time during their lifetime. Congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. These musculoskeletal problems include deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. The orthopaedic surgeon is concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems. They are also involved in the care of patients who manifest the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. | |
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Bruce R. Dolitsky, M.D.
Bruce R. Dolitsky, M.D., has been practicing orthopedics surgery since 1986. He completed his residency at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center and is board certified. Dr. Dolitsky is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Dolitsky special interests include shoulder surgery, arthroscopic knee surgery and joint replacements. Ages Seen: Dr. Dolitsky sees patients of all ages. |
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Robert S. Markus, M.D.
Robert S. Markus, M.D., has practiced orthopedic surgery since 1991. Completing his residency at Michael Reese Hospital, Dr. Markus is board certified and has achieved academic distinction throughout his medical career. Dr. Markus favors non-operative or minimally invasive (arthroscopic) management of musculoskeletal disorders when appropriate, and treats both children and adults in his general orthopedic practice. Ages Seen: Dr. Markus sees patients of all ages. |
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Alfonso Mejia, II M.D. Alfonso Mejia, II, M.D., has been practicing orthopedic and hand surgery since 1996. He completed his residency at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics and served a fellowship at Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery. Dr. Mejia is board certified in orthopedic surgery and holds a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand. He is affiliated with St. Francis, Illinois Masonic, the University of Illinois and John Stroger Hospital of Cook County (County). At County, he teaches orthopedic residents from Northwestern, Rush and University of Illinois and plastic surgery fellows from the University of Illinois. Dr. Mejia, II is an assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois. He has a special interest in hand and wrist trauma, and nerve compression disorders. Dr. Mejia is associate program director for the University of Illinois Orthopedic residency program. He has lectured nationally on hand fractures. Ages Seen: Dr. A. Mejia II sees patients of all ages.
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Shing I. Yen, M.D.
Shing I. Yen, M.D., has practiced orthopedic surgery since 1971. He completed his residency at Lutheran Hospital and is board certified. Dr. Yen is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Ages Seen: Dr. S. Yen sees patients of all ages. |
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