3 Best Orthopedics in Rockford, IL

“Dr. John Bottros graduated from the SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He finished his fellowship at Rush Medical College. He specializes in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bottros is affiliated with Rockford Memorial Hospital and Swedish American Hospital. He is actively involved in continuing education and orthopedic research and has been invited to present to peers at various lectures, as well as having authored numerous publications. He practices at OrthoIllinois. He works in Rockford, IL, and five other locations.”

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“Dr. Brian Bear obtained his medical education at Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Cornell Hospital for Special Surgery. He completed a shoulder, elbow, hand, and microvascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He has over 32 years of experience. His area of focus is shoulder, hand, elbow, microvascular, traumatic, and reconstructive surgery. His goal is to provide compassionate care with expertise comparable to any major university center. Dr. Brian provides the best medical care to help his patients return to their active and pain-free lifestyles. Dr. Brian Bear trains medical students, family practice residents, and orthopedic surgery residents at the University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Brian Bear also serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He has delivered multiple lectures and authored numerous orthopedic articles. He practices at OrthoIllinois.”

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“Dr. Mark Barba received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He completed his residency training at Wayne State University. He completed his fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center for Joint Replacement and Research. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has over 32 years of experience. Dr. Barba is affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital, Rockton, and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Dr. Mark Barba specializes in joint replacement and has a special interest in hip joint replacements. He practices at OrthoIllinois, Rockford, IL, and he accepts new patients in his office.”

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