3 Best Orthopedics in Elgin, IL

“Dr. Joshua M. Alpert obtained his Doctor of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL. He finished his sports medicine fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital. He has over 22 years of experience in this field. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. His primary focus is getting his patients back to their activities quickly, whether using non-invasive treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies or minimally invasive surgical techniques in his treatments. He effectively performs knee arthroscopy (in the case of meniscus or ACL tears), shoulder arthroscopy (for rotator cuff or labral tears), and shoulder replacements for arthritis. Dr. Joshua M. Alpert commonly sees patients with work-related injuries and performs independent medical examinations and impairment ratings in addition to treating sports injuries. He practices at Fox Valley Orthopedics. He works in Elgin, IL, and one other location.”

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“Dr. Tom Stanley graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He finished his orthopedic spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Joint Diseases at New York University Medical Center in New York. During this fellowship, he became an expert in minimally invasive neck and lower back surgical techniques. He has over 20 years of experience. Dr. Stanley specializes in the latest minimally invasive techniques that reduce incision lengths, hospital time, and recovery time. He pays close attention to his patients' symptoms. Dr. Stanley uses advanced diagnostic tools to identify the injury's source or conditions accurately and implements a treatment plan to help the patient return to a more active and pain-free lifestyle. He practices at OrthoIllinois. He works in Elgin, IL, and 6 other locations.”

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“Dr. Shawn Palmer obtained his Osteopathic Medical Degree from the Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience. He is a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. He is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Ascension Saint Joseph–Elgin, Northwestern Medicine McHenry / Huntley / Woodstock Hospitals, and Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center. He has performed over 7,000 joint replacements for patients worldwide with world-class service. Dr. Palmer has performed thousands of minimally invasive surgical procedures that reduce pain, enable faster recovery, and help patients regain their mobility. He is one of the world's most experienced anterior approach hip replacement surgeons. His team of experts is focused on outpatient anterior approach hip and total knee replacement surgery. Dr. Shawn Palmer is a national instructor for surgical skills training, completed specialized training at the world-renowned University of Chicago Bone and Joint Replacement Center, and is a lifetime member of the University of Chicago Surgical Society. He practices at OrthoIllinois. Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. He speaks English and Spanish.”

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