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 the Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital. He has over 21 years of experience. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. HeHis 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 the 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.”

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“Dr. Shawn Palmer obtained his Osteopathic Medical Degree from the Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he did his residency. 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 OrthiIllinois.”

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“Dr. Tom Stanley graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and pursued an 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 19 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 patient's symptoms. Dr. Stanley uses state-of-the-art 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, and he accepts new patients.”

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