Dr. Richard Nicolay specializes in the treatment of injuries to the large joints, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He has expertise in sports-related injuries and shoulder replacements. Dr. Nicolay completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and trained in pediatrics at Anne and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and trauma at John H.... Read More about Richard Nicolay, MD

Ryan Harold, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. He completed a one-year fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis, followed by a second one-year fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Trauma and Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Brian Weatherford is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle disorders and traumatic injuries. He completed fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Foot and Ankle Surgery at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan. His expertise includes deformity correction, ankle replacement,... Read More about Brian Weatherford, MD

Dr. Teresa Sosenko is a board-certified rheumatologist with fellowship training from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She earned her medical degree from Poznan University of Medical Science in Poland and completed her internal medicine residency at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Sosenko provides individualized, evidence-based care for autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions, fostering open... Read More about Teresa Sosenko, MD

Dr. Thomas F. Gleason, MD, a founding member of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine care and joint replacement. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with procedures including cervical and lumbar disc replacement, laminectomy, spinal fusion, microendoscopic discectomy, intradiscal electrothermal therapy, and kyphoplasty. Dr. Gleason also performs total hip and knee... Read More about Thomas Gleason, MD

Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez is a board-certified rheumatologist with fellowship training from Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. She specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoporosis. Dr. Rodriguez partners with patients to create individualized care plans using medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. She offers comprehensive care alongside a collaborative team at IBJI. Fluent... Read More about Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD

Dr. Chinyoung Park is a rheumatologist who is dual board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. Dr. Park treats patients with arthritis and other inflammatory, autoimmune, and pain-related disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis. She has special training in treating vasculitis. Dr. Park has lived in the Chicago area since the age of 10 when her family... Read More about Chinyoung Park, MD

Dr. Taizoon H. Baxamusa, FACS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery. He specializes in the treatment of hand conditions, including arthritis, nerve compression, fractures and lacerations. He also treats shoulder and elbow conditions, including diseases of the tendon such as tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears. He provides joint replacement surgery and offers minimally... Read More about Taizoon Baxamusa, MD

Dr. Leigh-Anne Tu is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery from the University of Pittsburgh. She treats conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, including arthritis, trauma, and pediatric injuries. Dr. Tu offers advanced treatments such as arthroscopy, fracture care, and nerve decompression. She values involving patients in every step of their... Read More about Leigh-Anne Tu, MD

Dr. Wayne Goldstein, MD, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction and revision surgery. An internationally recognized innovator, he developed hip and knee implant systems used worldwide, offering minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and speed recovery. He also specializes in non-narcotic pain management... Read More about Wayne Goldstein, MD

Dr. Steven Mardjetko is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating spine conditions, with an emphasis on pediatric spinal deformities, including early onset spinal deformity. He provides the gamut of treatment options for very young children all the way to adults, including advanced techniques not widely available. Because he treats adults as well as children and has been in practice... Read More about Steven Mardjetko, MD

Dr. Marc Breslow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine who completed his Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy fellowship at Temple University. He specializes in treating knee and shoulder injuries—including rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, meniscus damage, and dislocations—in athletes of all ages. Dr. Breslow emphasizes non-surgical treatment when possible and offers minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to... Read More about Marc Breslow, MD

Dr. Alan C. League is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction. He treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions and offers minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and advanced ankle replacement techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. Dr. League is a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of... Read More about Alan League, MD

Dr. Douglas Solway is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care. He offers advanced treatments including PRP therapy, ultrasound-guided injections, wound care with biologics, and forefoot/rearfoot reconstructive surgery. Inspired by his own childhood medical experiences, Dr. Solway combines interests in orthopedics and plastic surgery through podiatry. He served as team physician for the Chicago Bulls during their... Read More about Douglas Solway, DPM

Dr. Ami Kothari is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory joint conditions. She provides advanced therapies to reduce joint inflammation and regulate immune function, including ultrasound-guided injections for greater precision and effectiveness. Her approach emphasizes early detection, patient education, and collaborative treatment planning to help patients manage their conditions and prevent long-term joint... Read More about Ami Kothari, MD

Dr. Djuro Petkovic is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Sports Medicine. In his practice he addresses primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty including the reverse shoulder arthroplasty, a relatively new procedure that is useful in cases of irreparable rotator cuff tears, severe deformity, and fracture. He also specializes in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff disease, shoulder... Read More about Djuro Petkovic, MD

Dr. Garo Emerzian is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who completed his fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Park Ridge, IL. With over 20 years of experience, he treats conditions ranging from bunions and heel pain to complex deformities and arthritis. A former Division I football player with personal experience in foot injuries and... Read More about Garo Emerzian, DPM

Anesthesiologist and Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Management Physician. Dr. Adam C. Young is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained pain management specialist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and completed residency and fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Young specializes in interventional pain management, addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of... Read More about Adam C. Young, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity Microsurgery. Dr. Jeffrey L. Visotsky, a founding member of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in hand surgery. He specializes in hand, elbow, and shoulder reconstruction, including rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, and carpal tunnel surgery. Fellowship-trained in microsurgery, he offers advanced treatments... Read More about Jeffrey Visotsky, MD

Dr. Ritesh Shah is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in joint preservation, resurfacing, and reconstruction. He specializes in hip and knee disorders, offering advanced treatments including minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, hip resurfacing, and arthroscopy. Dr. Shah treats active patients with cutting-edge, evidence-based surgical techniques, from arthroscopic procedures to complex revisions. An accomplished author, he has published... Read More about Ritesh Shah, MD

Dr. Anthony Savino is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in sports neurology and electromyography. He specializes in managing concussions, post-concussion syndrome, neurological disorders, and long-term brain health in athletes of all ages. During his fellowship, he collaborated on a long-term study of head trauma in youth and high school football players. Dr. Savino completed his neurology residency at Boston... Read More about Anthony Savino, MD

Dr. Ami Kothari is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory joint conditions. She provides advanced therapies to reduce joint inflammation and regulate immune function, including ultrasound-guided injections for greater precision and effectiveness. Her approach emphasizes early detection, patient education, and collaborative treatment planning to help patients manage their conditions and prevent long-term joint... Read More about Andrea Kramer, MD