Illinois Bone & Joint Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care for adults and children at more than 50 locations in Illinois, including immediate care, physical therapy, imaging, workers' compensation and more.

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.

Fellowship-trained at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Dr. Jonathan Erulkar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in both non-operative and surgical treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He performs microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and instrumentation, often using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Erulkar tailors care to each patient’s unique needs and offers advanced options like Mobi-C Cervical Disc... Read More about Jonathan Erulkar, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Bryan Waxman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot, ankle, and knee disorders, including sports injuries, trauma, and arthritis. Fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery, he also treats shoulder and elbow injuries. Dr. Waxman offers advanced treatments, including arthroscopy, meniscus repairs, ankle fusions, and tendon transfers. Known for... Read More about Bryan Waxman, MD

Dr. Charles Lettvin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who practices general orthopedics. He sees patients of all ages, from children to older adults, for the range of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Lettvin has extensive experience in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, hip and knee replacements and fracture repairs in both the arms and legs. A high school and college basketball... Read More about Charles Lettvin, MD

Dr. Richard Sherman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and total joint replacement. He specializes in treating knee, hip, and shoulder disorders, offering advanced joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures to reduce pain and speed recovery. A strong believer in conservative care, Dr. Sherman only recommends surgery when necessary. He has served as team physician for... Read More about Richard Sherman, MD