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Michael Chiu, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

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Practice Locations

Arlington Heights Physician Offices
1300 E. Central Road
Suite 100
Arlington Heights IL 60005
Phone: 847-870-6100
Fax: 847-870-8159
Lake Zurich Physician Offices
1253 South Rand Road
Lake Zurich IL 60047
Phone: 847-438-3041
Fax: 847-438-2868

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwest Community Hospital

Biography

Dr. Chiu is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained in sports medicine, specializing in advanced, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the knee, hip, shoulder and elbow, using cutting edge techniques in cartilage repair and restoration, complex ligament reconstruction, 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.

 

Additional Areas of Expertise

  • Arthroscopic Knee Meniscal Repair and Cartilage Restoration
  • Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair and Impingement Decompression
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization and Labral Repair
  • Arthroscopic Elbow Cartilage Restoration
  • Reconstruction of ACL, PCL, and Complex Knee Ligament Injuries
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow (“Tommy John Surgery”)

Philosophy of Care

“My goal is to select and personalize the best treatment plan for my patients.”

Education

Fellowship
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit MI
Orthopedic Surgery
Internship
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit MI
Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School
Chicago Medical School

Research and Publications

  • Chiu, Michael, and Jason Koh. “Principals of Elbow Arthroscopy .” Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine Surgery, by Frederick M. Azar, Wolters Kluwer, 2019, p. 147.

Awards

  • “Doctor of Excellence” Physicians Review 2014
  • Magna Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago, 2005
  • The National Dean’s List, 2005 • Undergraduate Research Award, Loyola University Chicago, 2004
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, 2003
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honor Society, 2002
  • Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago, 2002-2005
  • Dean’s List, Loyola University Chicago 2001-2004
  • Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 2001

Curriculum Vitae

See my Curriculum Vitae

Patient Stories

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Additional Patient Feedback

“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.”

Audio

Medical Minute with Dr. Michael Chiu
As heard on WBBM Newsradio (780 AM and 105.9 FM) and WSCR 670 AM "The Score." February 2019.

Other Links

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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