Alexander C. Gordon, MD

Biography

Dr. Alexander C. Gordon, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating hip and knee conditions in adults. He is an expert in anterior approach hip replacement, which decreases post-operative pain and speeds recovery. Dr. Gordon also uses sensor-assisted techniques to perform knee replacement surgery that is fine- tuned for the specific patient. His interest in science and helping people led Dr. Gordon to become a physician. He chose to specialize in orthopedics because it offers very tangible methods to help people relieve pain and to restore active lifestyles. Dr. Gordon is currently helping develop a new form of sensor-guided knee replacement technology and is conducting a research collaboration with other surgeons to determine algorithms to optimize surgery using this device. As well, he helps train residents as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

Additional Areas of Expertise

Anterior Approach Hip Replacement

Revision of Hip & Knee Replacements

Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections

Treatment of Hip & Femur Fractures

Oxford Partial Knee Replacement

Computer-Assisted Hip Resurfacing

Minimal Incision Total Hip Replacement

Evaluation & Treatment of Painful Joint Replacements

Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement

 

Philosophy of Care

In providing care, Dr. Gordon’s philosophy is to listen to his patients to ensure he fully understands the patient’s individual concerns and goals in seeking care. He stresses effective communication, joint decision-making, and mutual trust. When surgical care is the chosen treatment method, his goal is to apply the highest quality technical skill and knowledge base to his work, leading to pain relief and rapid restoration of function for his patients.

Education

Awards

• Leo Weinstein Award for Excellence in Patient Care, University of Illinois-Chicago Orthopaedic Alumni Association June 2003
• 1st Prize: Resident Paper Competition, American College of Surgeons Chicago Committee on Trauma June 2001
• Winner, “Best Paper”: Clinical Research Conference, University of Illinois Department of Orthopaedics March 2002
• Winner, “Best Paper”: Clinical Research Conference University of Illinois Department of Orthopaedics  March 2001

Appointments

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics University of Illinois Department of Orthopaedics
• Site Director-University of Illinois Orthopaedic Residency Skokie Hospital
• Quality Committee Member NorthShore University Health Systems
• Education Program Committee Member NorthShore University Health Systems

Visit My Website

http://www.drgordonortho.com

Curriculum Vitae

See my Curriculum Vitae [PDF]