Illinois Cancer Specialists is dedicated to providing compassionate, convenient, and leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. We are also specialists in non-cancerous blood disorders. With more than 400 years of combined experience, our board-certified physicians focus their expertise, resources, and caring on each patient. We look forward to caring for you.

Dr. Hayek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Minnesota and pursued a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at the University of Chicago/NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute.

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. 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. Richard J. Hayek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over three decades of experience specializing in adult reconstruction, hip and knee surgery, shoulder procedures, sports medicine, and general orthopedic trauma. He earned his medical degree with highest academic honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the prestigious Kober Medal as valedictorian. He completed his orthopedic... Read More about Richard Hayek, MD

Dr. Lieder is an orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in trauma, specializing in complex orthopedic fracture care and adult joint reconstruction. Originally from Lansing, Michigan, Dr. Lieder obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physiology at Michigan State University and his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Midwestern University in Chicago and an orthopedic trauma fellowship... Read More about Charles Lieder, DO

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. Gregory Fahrenbach is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgical procedures, hip and knee joint replacements, sports medicine, fracture care, and treatment of work-related injuries. His practice focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality orthopaedic care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. He strives to make patients true partners in their care by carefully explaining medical... Read More about Gregory Fahrenbach, MD - RETIRED

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. Goldstein, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He has advanced training in the direct anterior approach for hip replacement and expertise in complex revision surgeries addressing instability, implant loosening, infection, fractures, and more. He emphasizes evidence-based care, advanced surgical techniques, and clear communication to help patients achieve the best outcomes.

Dr. Todd Rimington is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery. After earning his medical degree from the University of Chicago, he completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University and fellowship in Pittsburgh. He specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care, including wide awake hand surgery, rotator cuff reconstruction, and joint replacement.... Read More about Todd Rimington, 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. David Raab is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the founding physicians of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. His practice is based on a comprehensive team approach to patient education and care. Dr. Raab utilizes advanced, state-of-the-art techniques in combination with ethical decision making to ensure exceptional orthopedic care for his patients. His strong commitment to patient safety... Read More about David Raab, 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. Brian R. McCall is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He completed his residency in 2004 at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. Then in 2005, Dr. McCall finished his Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute, in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. McCall has been practicing with Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, a division... Read More about Brian McCall, MD

Dr. Christopher C. Mahr, board certified orthopedic surgeon, completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. As a board certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), he has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 2002. He further went on to Sportsmed SA Hospital in South Australia where he received fellowship training in Arthroplasty and... Read More about Christopher Mahr, 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. 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

Midwest Retina Consultants is a practice of four ophthalmologists fellowship trained in retina and vitreous diseases. All four doctors are Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Together with our staff we provide quality care limited to retina and vitreous conditions. Most patients are scheduled on a referral basis, meaning that they have already been determined to have a... Read More about Midwest Retina Consultants