James R. Bresch, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Bresch, J.R., S.H. Park, C.L. Shields: “The Effects Of Laser Energy on the Shoulder Ligament.” Fifth World Biomaterials Congress (A).
- Pinzur, S.M., Litooy, F., Daniels, J., Arney, C., Bresch, J.R.: “Multi-Disciplinary Pre-Operative Assessment and Late Function in Dysvascular Amputees,” Archives of Surgery (A).
- Schweitzer, E.J., Hauer, J.M., Swan, K.G., Bresch, J.R.: “Use of the Heimlich Valve in a Compact Autotransfusion Device,” Journal of Trauma, 1987 May; 27(5): 537-42.
- Schweitzer, E.J., Bresch, J.R.: “ Suture Needle Holder,” United States Patent, Patent Number: 4,580,567, April 8, 1986.
- Lillimoe, K.D., Harmon, J.W., Cogen, M., Bresch, J.R., Schweitzer, E.J.: “Cromolyn Sodium Inhibits Pentagastrin and Carbachol Stimulated Acid Secretions,” Gastroenterology, 84:1231, 1982.
- Lillimoe, K.D., Harmon, J.W., Johnson, M.N., Bresch, J.R.: “Indomethacin Protects Against Acid-Induced Esophagitis in Rabbits,” Gastroenterology, 82:1118, 1982.
- Phi Sigma, Biology Honor Society Marquette University Chapter, 1985
- Invention Award Department of United States Army, United States Patent No. 4,580,567 1986
- Best Video Presentation – AAOS annual meeting, 1996. “Posterior Rotatory Elbow Instability”
- Associate Clinical Instructor – University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedics – 2010 – present
- Division Director of Sports Medicine within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – April 2011 – present.
- Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center – Co-founder/Board member Chairman – 2006 – present
- Global Med Choices – Chief Medical Officer and Founding Board Member – 2010 – present
- Knee Advisory Board; Smith & Nephew – 2009 – present
- Clinical Instructor – University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics – 1999 – Present
- Clinical Instructor – Northwestern University Medical School Department Of Orthopaedics – 1995 – 1999
Good Shepherd Hospital – Surgery Steering 2001-2003, Surgery Case Review, Risk Management 1997-2001 - Lutheran General Hospital – IPA Board, February 2002 to April 2004
- Golf Surgical Center – Chairman Executive Committee, January 2004 – 2008
Management Committee, January 2001 – December 2003