Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Dr. Chiu is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, specializing in advanced nonsurgical treatment as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, using cutting edge techniques in tendon repair, complex ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and joint preservation. He has served as faculty teaching other orthopedic surgeons at national courses, presented at numerous academic meetings, conducted research, authored articles, published in peer reviewed journals, and written book chapters on various topics and advanced surgical techniques.
As a sports team physician and in working with elite international and professional athletes, Dr. Chiu has the experience to treat adult and pediatric athletes at all levels and draws on a full armamentarium- from injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance enhancement and orthoBiologic therapy, to arthroscopic and open surgery when needed. To complement his medical expertise, he has the personal background to understand the competitive drive, having played on and later coached, an Illinois state championship high school varsity soccer team.
Dr. Chiu graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago, obtained his medical degree with honors from Chicago Medical School, finished orthopedic residency at Henry Ford Hospital System, and completed the orthopedic sports fellowship at University of Chicago and worked on the team of physicians to the Chicago Bears.
“My goal is to select and personalize the best treatment plan for my patients.”
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Visit Dr. Chiu’s Website: www.drmichaelchiu.com
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August 2018 – Dr. Chiu contributes to USA Wrestling article – https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2018/August/30/How-to-Use-Fall-Sports-to-Prepare-for-Wrestling-Season
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“I found the Arlington Staff and Dr Chiu to be excellent, quick and respectful of my time.”
“Dr Chiu is engaging and made me feel comfortable about my treatment plan and options.”
“I am extremely satisfied with the care I have received from Dr. Chiu! He successfully performed surgery after I suffered a nasty compound fracture of my ankle. A second surgery was needed to remove some of the pins after they were in place for 3 months. I appreciate that Dr. Chiu is always on time for his appointments. He also saw me on very short notice when there was a concern regarding my healing. I appreciate the fact that he is clear in his explanations!”
“I’m a young athlete who had a torn labrum on my right shoulder and was in tremendous pain during competitive swimming, Dr Chiu understood my passion to get back into swimming. He performed surgery, provided a great physical therapy regimen and had me back in the water in 8 months. He showed compassion and confidence in his ability that he would get me back to the sport I love so much!”
“Dr. Chiu is a most efficient surgeon who repaired a torn meniscus in my right knee. Both pre-op and post-op meetings were brief and on-point with Dr. Chiu explaining his procedures and answering questions. He is a personable man – friendly, approachable – and clearly very good at what he does: my walking without a limp is a testament to his skill as an orthopedic surgeon.”
“I had torn my PCL, MCL, my meniscus, and shattered my tibia plateau. He fixed it and when I came out of surgery I gotta say I was in a lot less pain that I thought I would be in. Physical therapy was an extreme challenge, but that was expected because my injury was on the extreme side as well. This guy is the man, and does not sugar coat anything.”
“I had a rotator cuff and bicep tear which Dr. Chiu operated on and now 6 months post-op I am almost good as new. The surgery went great, the post-op course was so much better than I anticipated and I would highly recommend Dr. Chiu for any orthopedic problems or concerns you might have! Terrific surgeon as well as a great person!”
“Dr. Chiu performed two Carpal Tunnel surgeries on my hands. I had a great outcome. Dr. Chiu is always on time with his appointments and gives great feedback. I don’t hesitate recommending him for your surgical needs!”
“Dr Chiu reconstructed my ACL torn in a ski accident. I am a person in my 50’s and he presented me with all my options. He is very knowledgeable in this area and has lots of informational videos on what is involved in such a surgery. He answered all my questions about activities post Op and time frame for recovery. He is very honest in his assessment regarding the work required on my part before returning to activities which I appreciated. I trust him with my joints.”
“I wanted to thank Dr. Chiu for the great job that he did in repairing my torn meniscus. I was able to see him a day after tearing my meniscus and after an MRI confirmed his initial assumption, I was able to have surgery before 2 weeks had elapsed. It has now been a little more than a month since surgery, and I am doing very well. I would recommend Dr. Chiu to anyone that is looking for a great orthopedic surgeon.”
“Dr Chiu performed ACL reconstruction on my left knee and he is a master at his craft. He is a very dedicated professional and makes sure his patients are receiving the best medical treatment possible. Dr. Chiu is on the forefront of advancements with ACL surgery. I met with several surgeons and it was an easy choice to have Dr Chiu operate.”
“Dr.Chiu is hands down an expert in all aspects of Orthopedic care. He recently performed my right hip arthroscopic surgery and repaired a tear in my labrum. Everything was explained to me in detail, and the pictures and video of the repair were very cool!”
“I fell on my knee and was in a tremendous amount of pain. Having a great previous experience with IBJI I immediately called to see when I would be able to get an appointment. They were able to see me the same day and got me right in. The office is beautiful, the staff was incredibly nice and Dr. Chiu was excellent. He was very nice, prompt, very helpful, answered all of my questions and gave me spot on advice. I listened to his recommendations and was feeling better very quickly. I absolutley attribute my speedy recovery to Dr. Chiu. With his guidance I will be back to my routine soon. Another great experience with IBJI!! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Chiu and will use him for any future needs!!”
“Dr. Chiu has been terrific with his evaluations and diagnosis relative to my recent shoulder issues. Though surgical intervention had been discussed, none has been pursued, as vigorous physical therapy has proven to be very effective. His demeanor is casual, comforting and caring with his medical skills and insights being superb. Dr. Chiu has the expertise to engage in very thoughtful orthopedic medical encounters with patients seeking straight forward answers to their individual maladies. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Chiu when the need arises.”
“Dr. Michael Chiu reconstructed my ACL and the entire experience was stellar. His passion for what he does and his expertise is clear – I have received useful, detailed explanations prior to and post-surgery. The entire procedure has been a revelation in how high tech the medical industry has become – and to see that Dr. Michael Chiu is in the lead, has confirmed entrusting him with my surgery. During recovery, his instructions and knowledge for my specific case helped me understand the unfamiliar process better and know how much I should push myself and when to take it easy, for my benefit. I would highly recommend Dr. Michael Chiu for all orthopedic procedures.”